# CROISSANT Recipe / Flaky & Crisp Butter Croissant

This recipe shows how to make flaky and crisp butter croissants from scratch.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Total time: 70 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp instant dry yeast
- 1 cup fresh milk
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp milk

## Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp of sugar, 2 tsp of instant dry yeast, and 1 cup of lukewarm fresh milk. Stir well until sugar dissolves.
2. Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp of salt to the bowl. Mix until doughy.
3. Knead the dough by hand until no more dry flour is visible. Form it into a ball.
4. Place the dough on a floured surface and flatten it. Add 2 tbsp of unsalted butter and knead until smooth.
5. Cover the dough and let it proof for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Press air out from the dough and flatten it into a disc.
7. Divide the dough into 12 equal parts (approx. 60 grams each) and shape each piece into a ball.
8. Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let it rest for 2 hours.
9. Dust some flour on a flat surface and roll out each dough ball into a disc (approx. 18-20 cm diameter).
10. Layer the discs, spreading softened unsalted butter on top of each layer before adding the next. Wrap it well and place it in the freezer for about 20-30 mins or refrigerate for 1-2 hours or overnight.
11. Roll out the layered dough into a rectangle (50 x 30 cm).
12. Cut the dough into long triangular shapes.
13. Roll each triangular piece from the wide end to the tip, making a croissant shape.
14. Place the croissants on a baking sheet. Brush the top with egg wash (1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk) or milk only. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 20-25 mins, or until puffed up and browned.

## Equipment

- bowl
- wooden spoon
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- knife
- rolling pin
- plastic wrap

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/kJfi4bz2q0w?si=Lg98Dgxu6Vi1xmdM
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c6fb5fc3-009e-4ff4-adc2-d20671f80f01
- Extracted: 2025-03-13

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