Instructions
- Kneading the ingredientsIn a deep bowl, mix the flour with sugar, salt, and yeast, then add the milk, water, and softened butter, and knead the ingredients for 8 minutes until a smooth and elastic dough forms. · 8 min
- First chillingWrap the dough in plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator to rest and chill completely. · 1 h
- Preparing the butter layerPlace the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out with a rolling pin into an even square half a centimeter thick, then return it to the refrigerator. · 10 min
- Enclosing the butterRoll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, place the butter square in the center, then fold the edges of the dough over the butter to enclose it tightly.
- Laminating and foldingGently roll out the dough lengthwise, then fold it into thirds (letter fold), wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes; repeat this process twice more to create flaky layers. · 30 min
- ShapingRoll out the dough to a thickness of 4 mm and cut it into 4 equal triangles, then roll each triangle starting from the wide base toward the tip to shape the croissants.
- Final proofingArrange the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them, and let proof in a warm place until doubled in size and wobbling gently when the sheet is shaken. · 1 h
- BakingGently brush the croissants with egg yolk wash without touching the layered cut edges, and bake in an oven preheated to 200°C for 18 to 20 minutes until puffed and golden brown. · 20 min
Nutrition / serving
385
cal
6
protein g
36
carbs g
24
fat g
Chef's tips
The secret to successful croissant lamination lies in keeping both the butter and dough chilled throughout all rolling stages to prevent the butter from melting into the flour, and be sure not to brush the layered edges with egg yolk so they can rise freely during baking.