Description
Homemade Flaky Croissants are buttery and delicious pastries that provide a delightful breakfast experience. Enjoy the aroma and flaky texture of these golden croissants that you can easily make from scratch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl; add cold milk and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Roll out the dough, place chilled butter in the center, and fold the dough over it to seal.
- Roll and fold the dough multiple times, then cut into triangles and shape into croissants.
- Let croissants rise, brush with egg wash, and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
Notes
- Store croissants in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature.
- For longer storage, wrap and freeze; reheat in the oven to restore flakiness.
- Add herbs to the dough for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg