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Homemade French Croissants (Small Batch)

Homemade French Croissants (Small Batch)
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Indulging in homemade French croissants is a rewarding experience that transforms your kitchen into a delightful bakery. This small batch recipe yields six buttery, flaky croissants that capture the essence of traditional French pastries. With an emphasis on quality ingredients and precise techniques, even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these croissants can be customized with various fillings such as chocolate or fruit preserves, making them a versatile treat.

Ingredients

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  • 85 g lukewarm milk (⅓ cup)
  • 60 g lukewarm water (¼ cup)
  • 6 g active dry yeast (about 2 tsp)
  • 5 g honey (1 tsp) or sugar
  • 25 g melted butter (1 ½ tbsp)
  • 20 g white sugar (1 ½ tbsp)
  • 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
  • 5 g salt (1 tsp)
  • 140 g cold butter (10 tbsp)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, water, yeast, and honey; let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, sugar, flour, and salt; mix until combined and knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap until doubled (about 1-2 hours).
  4. Prepare a cold butter block by pounding between parchment paper into a rectangle.
  5. Roll out the risen dough, encase the butter block in it, and laminate through rolling and folding.
  6. Shape into triangles, roll up from the base, and allow to rise again until puffy.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

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