# Perfect Croissants

This recipe shows you how to make delicious croissants from scratch.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 120 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- stand mixer
- rolling pin
- knife
- ruler
- baking sheet
- pastry brush

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@louis.gantus/video/7315139431042764075
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a87d14ba-da50-47e8-a1c5-c7605dedebea
- Extracted: 2025-02-12

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