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Homemade Flaky Croissants Recipe

Homemade Flaky Croissants Recipe
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Learn how to make 10 flaky croissants at home with this easy-to-follow, smaller batch recipe. These croissants are buttery, light, and filled with layers of flaky goodness.

Ingredients

Croissant Dough

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast or active dry yeast
  • ½ cup water, room temperature
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for brushing)

Butter Square

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Croissant Dough – Mix dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, knead dough, and let it rest.
  2. Butter Square – Beat butter and flour, shape into a square, and chill.
  3. Shape and Chill – Roll out dough, place butter square, fold, and chill.
  4. Roll and Fold – Repeat rolling and folding process multiple times.
  5. Cut Croissant Triangles – Cut dough, roll triangles, and shape croissants.
  6. Final Proof and Bake – Proof croissants, brush with egg, and bake until golden.

Notes

  • Store croissants at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze croissants for up to 3 months and thaw before reheating.
  • Alternative cutting method available to yield more croissants.

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