Description
Indulge in the art of French baking with this Classic Butter Croissants Recipe. These flaky, buttery pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant snack. With a step-by-step guide, you’ll master the lamination technique that creates those irresistible layers. Enjoy them plain, or pair with fruit preserves or creamy cheeses for a gourmet experience right in your kitchen. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself, these croissants will impress with their golden crust and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g strong white bread flour
- 10g salt
- 50g caster sugar
- 10g instant yeast
- 250ml cool water
- 250g chilled unsalted butter (at least 82% fat)
- 1 medium egg (beaten for glazing)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast. Add cool water and mix until a stiff dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a ball, refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll chilled butter into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle; place butter block inside and fold to seal.
- Chill again for an hour; then roll and fold to create layers three times, chilling between folds.
- After final fold, refrigerate overnight.
- Roll out and cut dough into triangles; shape into croissants and proof for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F). Brush croissants with egg wash and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (75g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 226mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 49mg
Keywords: Use high-quality unsalted butter for best results. Keep ingredients cold to ensure flakiness. Experiment with fillings like chocolate or almond paste for variety.