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INGREDIENTS |
- 1 1/4 cups warm milk
- 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 225 g butter Le Grand Tourage Flechard
GOOD TO KNOW
The perfect croissant is easy with the right butter. Flechard Le Grand Tourage Butter Sheets are made from France pasteurized milk. They’re designed for their ease of use and flexibility, ensuring deliciously crisp, flaky croissants with a honeycomb texture and rich, authentic butter flavor. Conveniently sized butter sheets that delight pastry chefs. Easy to work with, they produce light, flaky and flavorsome croissants every time.
PREPARATION |
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- While the dough is chilling, place the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten the butter into a rectangle.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Place the butter block in the center and fold the dough over it. Roll out the dough again and fold it into thirds like a letter. Repeat this process 3-4 times, chilling the dough between each turn.
- After the final turn, roll out the dough into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles. Roll each triangle from the wider end to the tip.
- Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Allow them to proof at room temperature for 2-3 hours or until they double in size.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C. Brush the croissants with an egg wash (one beaten egg with a splash of water). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and flaky.
- Allow the croissants to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm with your favorite jam or as they are!
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