Easy Croissants Recipe

1. Activate Yeast:
   • In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Make Dough:
   • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture to the flour.
   • Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it becomes smooth.
3. Chill Dough:
   • Roll the dough into a rectangle and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4. Prepare Butter Block:
   • While the dough is chilling, place the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a rectangle.

1. Create Layers:
   • Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a larger rectangle. Place the butter block in the center and fold the dough over it, creating a “letter fold.”
   • Rotate the dough 90 degrees, roll it out again, and fold it into thirds. Repeat this process a couple of times, then chill the dough for 30 minutes.
2. Repeat Rolling and Folding:
   • Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough between each turn.
3. Shape Croissants:
   • Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Cut it into triangles.
   • Roll each triangle tightly, starting from the wider end, to form croissants.
4. Let Rise:
   • Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.

1. Preheat and Egg Wash:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the croissants for a golden finish.
2. Bake:

• Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and flaky.

11. Cool:
    • Allow the croissants to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Enjoy your homemade croissants! They are perfect with butter and jam or as a base for sandwiches.

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