Homemade Flaky Croissants Recipe: Effortlessly Indulgent Treats
This homemade flaky croissants recipe yields perfectly buttery, flaky layers that are indulgent yet easy to make.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 12 croissants 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 large egg
- In a bowl, combine warm milk with yeast and sugar, allowing it to activate.
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt, then cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour mixture, mixing until combined.
- Knead the dough, then refrigerate for several hours.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, fold in thirds, and repeat this process multiple times to create layers.
- Cut the dough into triangles, roll them up, and place on a baking sheet.
- Let them rise, then bake until golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use European-style butter.
- Ensure your milk is warm but not hot for the yeast activation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Homemade, Flaky, Croissants, Recipe