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French Croissants

Buttery, flaky crescent-shaped pastries made with laminated dough, a staple of French baking.

90 minutes6 servings
French Croissants
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and yeast.
  2. Add milk, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, then let rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Roll out the dough and spread cold butter over it.
  5. Fold the dough into a rectangle, then roll again.
  6. Repeat the folding process 3 times.
  7. Cover and let rest in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  8. Cut the dough into triangles, roll them up, and place on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

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