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A classic French croissant is a flaky, buttery pastry made with laminated dough. The dough is folded multiple times with butter to create its signature crescent shape and light, crispy texture. Perfect for breakfast with coffee or hot chocolate.
Prep
240 min
Cook
20 min
Total
500 min
Servings
8 srv
Difficulty
Hard
Calories
420 kcal
For 8 serving(s)
Per serving
Combine warm milk, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy
Add flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic
Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight
Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle, then fold in cold butter using the lamination technique, creating multiple layers by folding and rolling
Repeat the folding process 3-4 times, refrigerating between folds for 30 minutes each time
Shape the final dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and roll each triangle into a crescent shape
Place croissants on a baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let proof for 2 hours until puffy
Brush with egg wash and bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy
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