Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warm
- 1/2 cup water, warm
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, warm water, yeast, and sugar; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture; mix until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Prepare the butter block by shaping cold butter into a rectangle; chill for an additional 30 minutes.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle; place the butter block in the center and fold over to seal.
- Roll out again into a rectangle and fold like a letter; repeat chilling and folding two more times.
- Shape the dough into triangles and roll from base to tip to form croissants.
- Let rise on a baking sheet for about 1 hour until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush with egg wash before baking for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg