Easy Croissants

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Servings: 20 Difficulty: Advanced
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Flaky, buttery layers of golden pastry perfect for a cozy weekend breakfast
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Easy Croissants

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 20 Calories: 1210.3

Description

These homemade croissants offer a delightful balance of crisp, shattering crust and a tender, airy interior. While traditional croissants require days of lamination, this simplified method uses a shortcut with cold butter cut into the dough to achieve impressive flakiness without the fuss. Infused with just enough sugar and warm milk, they bake into golden-brown crescents that smell heavenly. Ideal for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or simply elevating your daily coffee routine, these pastries are a comforting treat. They pair beautifully with jam, honey, or a simple dusting of powdered sugar. A rewarding project for home bakers who want authentic flavor with manageable effort.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large mixer bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Heat 1 cup water, evaporated milk, and 1/4 cup butter until the mixture reaches 120-130&# 194;°F.
  3. Pour the warm liquid mixture into the dry ingredients.
  4. Beat in one egg, then mix on low speed for 1 minute.
  5. Increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
  6. Set the yeast mixture aside.
  7. In a separate large bowl, cut 1 cup of cold, firm butter into the remaining flour until the butter pieces resemble large peas.
  8. Pour the yeast mixture over the flour-butter mixture.
  9. Gently fold the mixture until all the flour is just moistened; do not overmix.
  10. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 2 hours.
  11. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently about 6 times to release air bubbles.
  12. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
  13. Roll each part into a 14-inch circle.
  14. Using a sharp knife, cut each circle into 10 pie-shaped wedges.
  15. Starting at the wide end of each wedge, roll tightly toward the point to form a crescent shape.
  16. Place on an ungreased baking sheet, point side down, curving the ends to form a classic croissant shape.
  17. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until almost doubled in size.
  18. Beat the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of water and brush the mixture over each croissant.
  19. Bake at 350ðF (177ðC) for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  20. Remove from baking sheets and cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 20

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1210.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%
Saturated Fat 2.6g13%
Cholesterol 11.2mg4%
Sodium 9797.1mg409%
Total Carbohydrate 247.9g83%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g33%
Sugars 20.9g
Protein 33.4g67%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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