Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm water and mix to form a dough.
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Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
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Roll the dough into a rectangle, fold in butter cubes, and roll out again. Fold the dough into thirds, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Repeat the folding process two more times to create flaky layers.
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Roll the dough into a rectangle, then cut into triangles.
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Roll the triangles into croissant shapes and place on a baking sheet.
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Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
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For chocolate croissants, add a small piece of chocolate to the center of each triangle before rolling.
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For an almond twist, fill baked croissants with almond paste or cream and sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
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You can use salted butter instead of unsalted butter, but adjust the salt in the dough to avoid it being too salty.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
