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The French Croissant Recipe by Cédric Grolet

The French Croissant Recipe

Indulge in the art of baking with The French Croissant Recipe . This delightful recipe brings the rich, flaky texture of classic French croissants into your kitchen. With a few key ingredients and precise techniques, you can create pastries that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any occasion. The satisfaction of biting into a warm, buttery croissant made from scratch is unmatched. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with sweet or savory delights, these croissants are sure to impress family and friends alike. Elevate your baking skills and enjoy the aroma of freshly baked goods wafting through your home.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 kg all-purpose flour
  • 420 g water
  • 50 g eggs (or 1 large egg)
  • 45 g fresh yeast
  • 18 g salt
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 20 g honey
  • 70 g butter (for dough)
  • 400 g dry butter (for layering)
  • 55 g egg yolks (for egg wash)
  • 30 g heavy whipping cream (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast in warm water, then mix with flour, eggs, sugar, honey, and salt using a stand mixer until smooth.
  2. Knead on medium speed for about 10 minutes until you have a smooth ball of dough; cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Prepare the butter layer by rolling out chilled butter between parchment paper into a rectangle; refrigerate until firm.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle and encase the chilled butter; roll and fold to create layers (repeat three times).
  5. Final roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm thickness; cut triangles and roll them up to shape croissants.
  6. Place shaped croissants on baking sheets; let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about one hour).
  7. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F); brush croissants with egg wash and bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 60 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Use high-quality flour like T45 for best results. Keep ingredients at room temperature before mixing for optimal rising. Chill dough between folds to maintain its structure.

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