Try This Easy Method/How to Make Flaky, Buttery Croissant For Beginners. Super Easy and Delicious

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine reduces saturated fat, while shortening is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat adds fiber, while bread flour can enhance texture.

Sift all-purpose flour into a large mixing bowl.

Add sugar, a pinch of salt, and instant yeast to the flour and mix well to combine.

Add extremely cold water to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.

Add soft butter to the dough and mix in.

Sprinkle flour on the work surface and transfer the dough to knead for about 20 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Shape the dough into a smooth ball and sprinkle with flour.

Cut the dough into 55 g pieces and roll each into a smooth ball.

Cover the dough balls with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 10 minutes.

Roll each ball out and spread 8 to 9 g of room temperature soft butter on each flattened dough.

Fold the dough with the butter inside and transfer to a tray or bowl that fits in the freezer.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Flatten the chilled dough again and stretch it slightly.

Roll out the dough gently without applying too much pressure.

Stretch the edges of the rolled dough and fold it into shape.

Press down the dough with a rolling pin before rolling it out again.

Transfer the shaped dough to a tray and cover with plastic wrap.

Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Cut designs into the dough with a small knife after removing from the fridge or freezer.

Transfer the dough to a baking tray lined with parchment paper and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes to double in size.

Prepare the egg wash by mixing egg yolk and a little milk together.

Brush the egg wash on the dough after it has doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Bake the croissants at 180 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

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