Easy Croissant Recipe for Home Bakers | Simple and Fuss-Free
Are you afraid of making croissants because of the complicated process? Fear no more! With this simple recipe, you'll be able to create buttery, flaky croissants without any anxiety. We understand that the folding and waiting steps might seem intimidating, but trust us, it's worth it. The key is to measure the size of the dough as you go and ensure that the butter doesn't melt while you work. Even if your lines aren't perfectly straight or your triangles aren't uniform, don't stress. Croissants have a way of teaching us that imperfections can still result in something delicious. Embrace the process and enjoy the delightful taste of homemade croissants.
Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Sugar
- Salt
- Active dry yeast
- Unsalted butter
- Cold water
Cooking steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add cold water to the bowl and knead until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle and fold it into thirds. Repeat this step twice, chilling the dough in between.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle for the final time.
- Cut the dough into triangles and roll them up starting from the wider end.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat the oven and brush the croissants with an egg wash.
- Bake the croissants until golden brown and delicious.
- Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
