Description
Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of homemade Croissant Bread with this detailed recipe. Learn how to make the perfect croissant bread from scratch, resulting in a delicious loaf that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet, see Notes)
- 3 Tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted or salted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 3 equal pieces
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed and for lamination
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) salted butter, slightly softened (see Notes)
- 1 large egg, cold or room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) water
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Whisk warm milk, yeast, and sugar together. Add salt, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Beat until combined. Add remaining flour and beat until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Beat or knead for 5 minutes until the dough is soft and slightly tacky. Let it rise for 1.5-2 hours.
- Flatten dough: Punch down the dough, flatten into a rectangle, and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Prepare for lamination: Cut butter into slices. Roll out the dough and fold in butter.
- 1st lamination: Roll out the dough, fold like a business letter, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Repeat for 2nd & 3rd laminations.
- Final lamination & shaping: Roll out, fold, and shape the dough into rolls. Let it rise for 45-60 minutes.
- Preheat & bake: Preheat oven, brush rolls with egg wash, and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Cool & serve: Cool in the pan, then on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Watch the tutorial before starting.
- Do not overextend refrigeration times during lamination.
- Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Croissant Bread, Homemade Croissant, Flaky Bread Recipe
