Beginner's Guide Homemade Croissant/How to Make Croissant at Home as Beginner, Very Easy and Simple

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.

Add local milk to a bowl.

Add sugar to the milk and then add yeast, stirring to dissolve.

Once dissolved, add the rest of the sugar and stir to dissolve.

Sift all-purpose flour into the mixture.

Add salt and stir, then add the rest of the milk and mix until a dough forms.

Add soft margarine straight from the fridge and mix until combined.

Transfer dough to a clean work surface and knead for 15 minutes until smooth.

Place dough in a slightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 30 to 40 minutes until doubled in size.

After rising, transfer dough to a flat surface and divide into two equal parts.

Roll out the first dough, brush with butter, fold, and roll out again, then refold and press down with a rolling pin.

Sprinkle with flour, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 40 to 60 minutes.

For the second dough, cut into four equal parts and roll each into a round shape, greasing each layer with butter.

Layer the cut dough, pressing down gently with a rolling pin to incorporate the butter.

Fold and sprinkle with flour, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes.

After chilling, sprinkle flour on the surface and roll out the dough until smooth.

Trim the edges and cut into triangle shapes.

Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form croissants.

Transfer rolled croissants to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, cover, and let sit at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes.

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