Glazed Croissant

Indulge in the buttery perfection of homemade Glazed Croissants, where traditional French pastry meets a sweet, vanilla-infused glaze. Crafted with layers of tender, flaky dough enriched by a generous butter fold, these croissants deliver an irresistibly crisp and golden exterior. The finishing touch—a silky drizzle of powdered sugar glaze—elevates their decadence, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant dessert. With a step-by-step folding technique and a final rise for ultimate fluffiness, this recipe rewards patience with bakery-quality results that melt in your mouth. Serve these croissants fresh from the oven for a stunningly delicious addition to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:240 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 10 grams Instant yeast
• 300 milliliters Whole milk
• 50 grams Unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 250 grams Unsalted butter (cold)
• 1 Egg (for egg wash)
• 15 milliliters Water (for egg wash)
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 5 milliliters Vanilla extract
• 30 milliliters Milk (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

Step 2

Add the yeast mixture and the room temperature butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 3

Roll the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle approximately 20x25 cm. Refrigerate while rolling out the dough.

Step 4

Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 30x50 cm rectangle. Place the butter in the center, fold each side of the dough over the butter, ensuring edges meet but do not overlap.

Step 5

Turn the dough 90 degrees, and roll it out again into a 30x50 cm rectangle. Fold the dough into thirds like a business letter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.

Step 6

Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 1 hour between each folding.

Step 7

After the final chill, roll the dough into a long rectangle, about 20x100 cm. Cut into triangles with a base of about 12 cm.

Step 8

Roll each triangle from the base to the tip, forming a croissant shape. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise for 1 to 2 hours until doubled in size.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Make an egg wash by beating the egg with 15 milliliters of water. Brush each croissant with the wash.

Step 10

Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.

Step 11

To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to achieve a drizzling consistency.

Step 12

Once the croissants are cool, drizzle the glaze over the tops and serve. Enjoy your homemade glazed croissants!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1379.9 grams (1379.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4868

Total Fat 263.70g	338%
Saturated Fat 162.30g	812%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g
Cholesterol 880mg	293%
Sodium 4182mg	182%
Total Carbohydrate 552.90g	201%
Dietary Fiber 16.50g	59%
Total Sugars 166.70g
Protein 75.90g	152%

Vitamin D 337IU	1686%
Calcium 584mg	45%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 1304mg	28%

*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: 48.5%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 45.2%