Making croissants is a labor of love that results in flaky, buttery pastries. Here are the four essential steps to create delicious homemade croissants:
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- All-purpose flour: 4 cups (500g)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
- Salt: 2 teaspoons
- Instant yeast: 1 tablespoon
- Warm water: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Warm milk: 1 cup (240ml)
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons, melted
For the Butter Layer:
- Unsalted butter: 1 1/2 cups (340g), cold
For the Egg Wash:
- Egg: 1 large
- Water: 1 tablespoon
Equipment
- Mixing bowls: For combining ingredients.
- Rolling pin: For rolling out the dough.
- Plastic wrap: For chilling the dough.
- Baking sheet: For baking the croissants.
- Pastry brush: For applying the egg wash.