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Classic Croissants
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Classic Croissants

11 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • flourGrains300 g
  • milk and water mix (cold)Dairy150 ml
  • egg (beaten)Dairy25 g
  • sugarPantry35 g
  • butter (softened)Dairy25 g
  • instant yeastPantry4 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • unsalted butter (for laminating, pliable)Dairy160 g
  • egg yolk (mixed with a little milk for glazing)Dairy1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

441kcal

Carbs
41 g
Proteins
8 g
Fat
28 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking tray
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Make the dough

    • In a bowl, mix the flour, milk and water mix, egg, sugar and instant yeast until the dough comes together.
    • Add the butter and salt and knead very well until smooth and elastic.
    • Cover and refrigerate.
    Step 1
  2. Laminate the dough

    • Roll the unsalted butter into a soft square, pliable but not melted.
    • Enclose the butter in the dough and make a double fold, then roll and make a simple fold.
    • Rest in the fridge.
    Step 2
  3. Shape the croissants

    • Roll the dough into a large rectangle and cut into 3 logs.
    • Divide each log to get 6 triangles.
    • Roll the triangles, not too tight, then cover and proof until puffy and jiggly.
    Step 3
  4. Glaze and bake

    • Brush the croissants with the egg yolk mixed with a little milk.
    • Bake at 400°F for 4 minutes, then reduce the heat to 356°F and bake until deeply golden. Do not open the oven while baking.
    Step 4