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Croissant

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.

French France breakfast 🌿 Vegetarian

Prep

240 min

Cook

20 min

Total

500 min

Servings

8 srv

Difficulty

Hard

Calories

420 kcal

Ingredients

For 8 serving(s)

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
420kcal
Protein
9.00g
Carbs
42.00g
Fat
24.00g
Fiber
2.00g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine warm milk, sugar, salt, and instant yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until foamy

  2. 2

    Add flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic

  3. 3

    Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight

  4. 4

    Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle, then fold in cold butter using the lamination technique, creating multiple layers by folding and rolling

  5. 5

    Repeat the folding process 3-4 times, refrigerating between folds for 30 minutes each time

  6. 6

    Shape the final dough into a rectangle, cut into triangles, and roll each triangle into a crescent shape

  7. 7

    Place croissants on a baking sheet, cover with a damp towel, and let proof for 2 hours until puffy

  8. 8

    Brush with egg wash and bake at 200°C for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy

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