FLAKEY HOMEMADE CROISSANTS (Beginner Friendly)

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine can be lower in saturated fat, while shortening is often cheaper.

Set up stand mixer and measure 165 grams of warm water and 165 grams of whole milk into the bowl.

Add 8 grams of yeast, 50 grams of sugar, 515 grams of all-purpose flour, and 10 grams of salt to the bowl.

Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the dough starts to come together.

Add 40 grams of softened butter, cubed into small pieces, one piece at a time while mixing.

Increase the mixer speed to high and knead the dough for 5 minutes until it clears the bowl and is strong.

Transfer the dough to a medium bowl, shape it into a taut round ball, cover, and let it rise for 90 minutes in a warm place.

Prepare the butter block by folding two sheets of parchment paper and marking two points 8 inches apart.

Place 225 grams of softened Kerrygold butter in the center of the parchment and fold the parchment around it to create a sealed block.

Flatten the butter block with a rolling pin until it fills the corners of the parchment, then refrigerate until needed.

After 90 minutes, check the dough; it should be doubled in size and buoyant.

Dust the cutting board with flour, flip out the dough, and shape it into a rectangular slab about 18 inches tall and 8-9 inches wide.

Place the dough on parchment paper and refrigerate to cool it down before lamination.

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