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How to Make Croissants
Master the art of laminated pastry with this comprehensive guide to creating buttery, flaky croissants from scratch.
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Prep time12 hr 45 min
Bake time20 min
Total time13 hr 10 min
Makes16
Ingredients
1
1/4 cup (4 Tbsp; 56g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2
4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for rolling/shaping
3
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
4
2 teaspoons salt
5
1 Tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
6
1 and 1/2 cups (360ml) cold whole milk
7
1 and 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
8
2 Tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
9
1 large egg
10
2 Tablespoons (30ml) whole milk
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