Croissants
Ingredients
4 2/3 cups
all-purpose or bread flour
1/3 cup
granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon
kosher salt
2 1/4 teaspoons
active dry yeast
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons
water
1/2 cup
whole milk
1/4 cup
unsalted butter, chilled
1 1/2 cups
unsalted European butter
All-purpose flour
Dry Goods
1 large
egg yolk
1 tablespoon
heavy cream
Instructions
1
Add water and milk; mix until smooth dough forms.
2
Mix in butter until dough is smooth and not sticky.
3
Allow dough to rise until doubled, then chill.
4
Prepare a butter block and chill.
5
Roll out the dough, encase the butter block, and fold.
6
Chill, then roll out again, and make turns to create layers.
7
Roll into desired dimensions and cut into triangles.
8
Roll triangles into crescent shapes and let proof.
9
Brush with egg yolk, bake until golden brown.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
(per serving)
Calories:
692 calories
Servings:
8 servings
Carbohydrates:
66 g
Fat:
43 g
Fiber:
2 g
Protein:
11 g
Sugar:
9 g
Meal Effort
Preparation:
10 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Total:
24 hours, largely unattended