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Croissants

Enjoy the rich, flaky, and buttery layers of homemade croissants with this rewarding recipe that allows you to control the ingredients for perfect taste.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Butter Layers
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, chilled and divided This butter is used for folding into the dough.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until bubbly, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, then shape it into a ball and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Creating Layers
  1. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Place the chilled butter in the center and fold the dough over it.
  2. Roll out and fold the dough in thirds (like a letter) to create layers. Repeat this process 3-4 times while refrigerating in between.
Shaping and Baking
  1. After the final fold, roll out the dough into a large sheet, cut it into triangles, and roll them up to shape the croissants.
  2. Place shaped croissants on baking sheets, let them rise for about 1 hour, then bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh and warm, croissants can be served plain or with spreads like butter or jam. For longer storage, keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze wrapped for up to 3 months.