Easy Homemade Croissant Recipe
Learn how to make flaky, buttery croissants at home with this simple step-by-step recipe.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter (cold)
- 1 cup milk (cold)
- 1 large egg (beaten with water) (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add cold butter, then milk; knead into a stiff dough.
- Wrap dough, chill for 1 hour. Roll into a rectangle, fold into thirds, and chill again.
- Divide dough, roll into rectangles, cut into triangles, notch, and roll up from wide end.
- Place croissants on a lined sheet, proof until doubled, then brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden and flaky.
Notes
Ensure butter stays cold during layering for flaky croissants.