Quick and Easy Croissants Recipe
A couple of weeks ago I tried my hand at making croissants!
I love croissants and I suggest you give it a try. The dough recipe is amazing to work with and even though it was the first time for me, worked out great! It was awesome to see the finished product. I never thought I could make my own croissants so I’m sure anyone can do it if I can. I’m so proud of this recipe and I hope you give it a try.
Quick and Easy Croissants Recipe
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Yield: 36 rolls
Ingredients
- 1 package yeast ( 2&1/4 teaspoon)
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/3 cups flour, about
- 1 cup real butter
- 1 egg white ( beaten until frothy)
Directions
- Proof the yeast in the warm water and set aside.
- Beat egg yolks,stir in warm milk,sugar,salt, yeast mixture,and 2/3cup of the flour.
- Beat until smooth and set aside.
- Cut butter into remaining flour until particles are the size of LARGE PEAS.
- Pour in yeast mixture.
- Mix lightly with a spatula just until flour is moistened.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
- IT MUST BE COLD.
- Turn out onto a floured board and knead lightly.
- Divide into thirds.
- Roll each into 16 inch diameter circle and cut into 12 pie shaped wedges.
- Roll wedges starting at the wide end.
- Place point side down on a greased baking sheet.
- Cover with towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled.
- Brush each with beaten egg white.
- Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
- Serve warm or re-heat in low oven– not micriwave.
- Makes 36 small, but you can make as big as you want.
