Difficulty:Moderate | Serves: 8-10
Crispy on the outside, light and airy on the inside—nothing beats the indulgence of a perfectly baked French Croissant! 🏆✨ This classic pastry, with its buttery layers and delicate flakiness, is a true masterpiece of French baking. Whether enjoyed with a morning coffee, filled with chocolate, or paired with jam, every bite is a taste of pure bliss! ☕🥐
Ingredients For French Croissant
☑ 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
☑ ¼ cup granulated sugar
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 instant yeast
☑ 1 teaspoon🥄 salt
☑ 1 cup warm milk (heated to about 110°F/45°C) 🥛
☑ 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, for laminating the dough) 🧈
☑ 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
✨Optional Fillings: Dark chocolate 🍫, almond paste, or fruit preserves 🍓
Cooking Steps For French Croissant
- 🥧Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm milk and knead until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. - 🥧Laminate with Butter
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and place cold butter in the center. Fold the dough over the butter and roll it out. Repeat the folding and rolling process 3-4 times, chilling in between. - 🥧Shape the Croissants
Roll the dough into a large sheet and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form croissants. - 🥧Proof & Bake
Place croissants on a baking tray, cover, and let them rise for 2 hours. Brush with an egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden brown. - 🥧Serve & Enjoy!
Let them cool slightly before indulging in the ultimate French pastry experience! Pair with jam, chocolate, or simply enjoy with a hot cup of coffee. ☕Golden, buttery, and irresistibly flaky—French Croissants are the epitome of elegance and taste. Who’s ready to take a bite? 🥐
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