A simple option to enjoy homemade croissants
Croissants are a true temptation of French pastry, known for their puffy texture and buttery flavor. Now, with this simplified recipe, you can prepare your own homemade croissants without complications.
Recipe for homemade croissants
Ingredients:
– 250 grams of wheat flour
– 10 grams of sal
– 30 grams of sugar
– 10 grams of fresh yeast
– 125 milliliters of warm milk
– 150 grams of cold butter
Step by step:
1. Preparation of the dough: In a large container, mix the flour, salt and sugar. Crumble the fresh yeast over the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the warm milk little by little while kneading until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. If it’s too dry, add a little more milk.
2. Initial rest: Make a ball with the dough and place it in a lightly floured bowl. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
3. Incorporation of the butter: While the dough rests, prepare the butter. Place the 150 grams of cold butter between two sheets of baking paper and flatten it with a rolling pin until you get a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Store the butter in the refrigerator to keep it cold, but pliable.
4. Rolling the dough: Once the dough has rested, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle. Place the butter in the center of the dough and fold the edges of the dough over the butter, like wrapping a present. Roll out the dough again into a rectangle and fold it into thirds, like a leaflet. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Repeat the rolling process: Repeat the stretching and folding of the dough two more times, refrigerating for 30 minutes between each folding. This process is what creates the flaky layers so characteristic of croissants.
6. Forming the croissants: After the last cooling period, stretch the dough to obtain a large and thin rectangle. Cut triangles of dough and roll each one from the base to the tip, giving the classic croissant shape. Place the croissants on a baking tray covered with baking paper.
7. Final fermentation: Let the croissants rest in a warm place for one hour, or until they have increased significantly in size.
8. Oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Brush the croissants with a little beaten egg to give them a golden finish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Now you can enjoy your own homemade croissants fresh out of the oven. With this simplified recipe, you can savor the essence of French pastry without the need for complicated techniques or specialized equipment. They are ideal for breakfast or snack, and will delight everyone on any occasion.
