Classic Buttery Croissants (Quick Recipe) Recipe
Learn how to make classic buttery croissants at home with this quick and easy recipe. These flaky pastries are perfect for breakfast or as a delicious snack.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 12 croissants
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
Butter Block:
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it foam for 5–10 minutes.
- Dough: Combine with flour and salt, knead for 5–7 minutes. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Butter Block: Pound or roll butter into a 6×6” square. Chill.
- Laminate: Wrap butter in dough, roll out, fold in thirds. Chill. Repeat this process 3 times.
- Shape: Roll dough thin, cut into triangles, and roll into crescents.
- Proof: Let the croissants rise for 1–2 hours until puffy.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter and handle the dough gently.
- You can freeze unbaked croissants for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
