Description
A delicious homemade croissant bread recipe that is easy to follow and yields soft, flaky pastries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, bread flour, sugar, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick.
- Brush the melted butter over the surface of the dough.
- Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then roll it out again into a rectangle. Repeat this folding and rolling process two more times.
- Cut the dough into 12 equal squares. Place each square into a greased muffin tin, tucking the corners in.
- Let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of almond extract to the dough.
- You can also sprinkle some cinnamon and sugar on top before baking for a sweet twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg