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Authentic Croissants

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Freshly baked croissants that are flaky, buttery, and a true labor of love, reminiscent of a Parisian café experience.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (cold)
  • 1 cup milk (warm)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Add warm milk, mixing until a dough begins to form.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Prepare the cold butter by rolling it out between parchment paper.
  6. Encase the softened butter in the rolled-out dough.
  7. Create layers by rolling and folding the dough into thirds, repeating 4 times.
  8. Shape the croissants by cutting the dough into triangles and rolling them up.
  9. Let the croissants rise for 2 hours.
  10. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  11. Brush with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Keep butter and dough cold, don’t rush the rising, and experiment with fillings for variety.

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