Perfect Croissants

2h
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and milk.
  2. 2Mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3Add butter and continue mixing.
  4. 4Remove the dough from the bowl and form a ball.
  5. 5Place the dough on a floured surface, flatten it, wrap it in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for two days.
  6. 6After two days, roll out the dough into a rectangle shape.
  7. 7Spread a thin layer of butter evenly over the dough and fold it into thirds.
  8. 8Roll the dough out again and repeat the folding process. Let it rest and repeat it twice more.
  9. 9Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and cut it into long triangles.
  10. 10Starting from the wider end, roll the triangles up into croissants and place them on a baking sheet.
  11. 11Cover the croissants with plastic wrap and let them rise for another hour.
  12. 12Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  13. 13Brush with egg wash to add shine and flavor.

Ingredients

  • 500 g all-purpose flour
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 10 g salt
  • 2 packets active dry yeast
  • 250 ml whole milk
  • 250 g unsalted butter
  • 1 egg yolk

Equipment

stand mixerrolling pinkniferulerbaking sheetpastry brush