French Croissant

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Nutriscore Rating: 36/100

Prep Time:720 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:735 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 10 grams Instant yeast
• 275 ml Whole milk
• 40 grams Unsalted butter (for dough)
• 250 grams Unsalted butter (for layers)
• 1 piece Egg (for egg wash)
• 15 ml Water (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.

Step 2

Gently warm the milk until lukewarm, then pour it into the dry ingredients. Add the 40 grams of unsalted butter (softened) and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer.

Step 3

Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4

Place the 250 grams of unsalted butter for layering between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten it into a square measuring approximately 15x15 centimeters. Chill the butter slab in the refrigerator while the dough rests.

Step 5

Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle measuring 30x20 centimeters.

Step 6

Place the chilled butter slab in the center of the dough. Fold one end of the dough over the butter and then the other end, enclosing the butter completely. Ensure the edges are sealed tightly.

Step 7

Roll the dough gently into a rectangle measuring 60x20 centimeters. Fold the rectangle in thirds like a letter (this is the first 'turn'). Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling and folding process (a total of 3 folds, chilling between each turn for 30 minutes). This creates the flaky layers.

Step 9

After the final turn, wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight.

Step 10

When ready to shape, roll the dough into a large rectangle about 5 millimeters thick. Cut into long triangles with a base of approximately 10 centimeters.

Step 11

Starting from the base of each triangle, roll it tightly towards the tip to form the classic croissant shape. Place the croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring the tips are tucked under to prevent unrolling.

Step 12

Cover the croissants loosely with plastic wrap and let them proof at room temperature for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 13

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 14

Make the egg wash by whisking the egg with 15 milliliters of water. Brush the croissants evenly with the egg wash.

Step 15

Bake the croissants for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and beautifully puffed.

Step 16

Allow the croissants to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy their buttery, flaky layers!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	708.6 grams (708.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2580

Total Fat 252.30g	323%
Saturated Fat 157.80g	789%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 860mg	287%
Sodium 4129mg	180%
Total Carbohydrate 67.80g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2.90g	10%
Total Sugars 64.20g
Protein 22.00g	44%

Vitamin D 351IU	1752%
Calcium 445mg	34%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 672mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 86.3%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 10.3%