Classic French Croissants
Indulge in the buttery, flaky layers of homemade French croissants. This recipe guides you through the art of laminating dough, creating a breakfast pastry that is both delicious and impressive.
Ingredients
- - 4 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 2 teaspoons salt
- - 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- - 1 cup whole milk, warmed (110°F)
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- - 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, chilled
- - 1 egg, for egg wash
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
- 2Add warm milk and softened butter; mix until a dough forms.
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