Croissants

Ingredients - Serves 12

• Egg - 1
• Milk - 1/2 cup, cold
• Unsalted butter - 1 1/2 cups, cold
• Active dry yeast - 2 1/4 teaspoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
• All-purpose flour - 3 cups

Let's Get Started

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
2. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add the cold milk and egg to the mixture. Stir until the dough comes together.
4. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
7. Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Turn it 90 degrees and roll it out again into a large rectangle. Fold it into thirds again.
8. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, for a total of four times.
9. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
10. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
11. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
12. Cut the dough into triangles, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the pointed end.
13. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between them.
14. Cover the croissants with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
15. Brush the croissants with beaten egg for a shiny finish.
16. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
17. Remove from the oven and let the croissants cool on a wire rack before serving.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Bread
• Prep Time: 180 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 25g
• Protein: 5g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Sugar: 5g