Croissants

Recipe Instructions

1. 1

   Combine yeast, warm water, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl. Let it sit until frothy.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture and milk to the flour mix and knead to form a dough.

4. 4

   Cover the dough and let it rise till it doubles in size.

5. 5

   Roll the dough into a rectangle and distribute slices of cold butter over two-thirds of the surface.

6. 6

   Fold the dough like a letter, turn it 90 degrees and roll it into a rectangle again.

7. 7

   Repeat folding and rolling twice more, chilling the dough for 30 minutes in between each fold.

8. 8

   Roll the dough one last time into a large rectangle. Cut it into triangles.

9. 9

   Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.

10. 10

    Place the croissants on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise until puffy.

11. 11

    Brush with beaten egg and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden.