Description
Croissants are a classic delight that transform any morning into a special occasion. With their flaky exterior and tender interior, these homemade pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delicious snack. This easy-to-follow recipe allows bakers of all skill levels to create gourmet-quality croissants right at home. The combination of buttery layers and the tempting aroma will impress your family and friends. Serve them warm, fresh from the oven, or customize with sweet or savory fillings to elevate your experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g all-purpose flour
- 50g sugar
- 10g salt
- 10g active dry yeast
- 250ml warm water
- 250g unsalted butter, chilled
- 1 egg (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Gradually add warm water until a smooth dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball and let it rest covered for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Roll chilled butter between parchment paper into a rectangle and refrigerate.
- Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle; place the chilled butter in the center and fold over to seal.
- Roll and fold the dough in thirds three times; refrigerate between folds.
- Cut dough into triangles, roll each into crescent shapes, place on a baking sheet, and let rise for an hour.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F), brush croissants with beaten egg, then bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg