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Traditional Layered French Croissants Recipe

Classic French croissants with buttery, flaky layers.
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Preparation Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Servings: 8 croissants
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter cold

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. Add warm milk and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Place cold butter in the center and fold the dough over it.
  4. Roll out the dough again and fold it into thirds. Repeat this process 3 times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the dough into triangles and roll them into croissant shapes.
  6. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise for 1 hour.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

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Croissants
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