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Easy Homemade Croissant Recipe

by Annmarie

This simplified croissant recipe makes it easy to bake bakery-quality croissants right at home! Flaky, buttery, and perfectly golden, these croissants capture the authentic French pastry experience without the complicated steps.

Light and airy with delicate layers, each bite offers a hint of sweetness and a satisfyingly tender texture. Whether you’re enjoying them plain, with jam, or as part of a delicious breakfast spread, nothing beats the irresistible taste of a freshly baked croissant!

Easy Homemade Croissant Recipe

Easy Homemade Croissant Recipe

Easy Homemade Croissant Recipe

This simplified croissant recipe makes it easy to bake bakery-quality croissants right at home! Flaky, buttery, and perfectly golden, these croissants capture the authentic French pastry experience without the complicated steps.

Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (78.86 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 teaspoons (19.72 g) active dry yeast*
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons (11.09 g) kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups (283.75 g) unsalted butter, , cold (2 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup (244 g) milk , cold (you may need slightly more or less)
  • egg wash, (1 large egg beaten with a teaspoon or two of water)

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

*Instant yeast may be substituted.  Rise time may need to be reduced by 10 to 15 minutes.  You'll know your dough is done rising when it has doubled in volume.

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