How To Make Croissants | Beginner Friendly Homemade Croissant Recipe

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.

Add all-purpose flour, milk, sugar, butter, yeast, salt, water, and nutmeg into the mixing bowl.

Knead the mixture until the dough becomes soft, which will take about 12 to 15 minutes.

Add a few drops of oil into the bowl to prevent the dough from sticking during proving.

Cover the bowl and keep it in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.

After 1 hour, divide the dough into about 5 or 6 pieces.

Roll each piece into a circular or square shape and place butter on it.

Continue this process until all pieces are buttered.

Cover the buttered dough and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

After 1 hour, take the dough out and roll it again.

Cut the rolled dough into triangles to form croissant shapes.

Cover the shaped croissants for a second proofing for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Egg wash the croissants using 1 egg before baking.

Bake the croissants in the oven at 180°C for about 25 to 30 minutes.

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