How do I bake french croissants?

Transport yourself to a French bakery with our 'French Croissants' recipe. Start your day with flaky, buttery delights that will melt in your mouth.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake french croissants. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar salt unsalted butter cold milk active dry yeast

all-purpose flour 2 ¼ cups
granulated sugar ¼ cup
salt 1 teaspoon
unsalted butter 1 cup, cold and cut into cubes
cold milk ¾ cup
active dry yeast 1 tablespoon

Take note
Handle the butter with care, it's the star of the show!

1

Savor the Ingredients

Gather 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes), ¾ cup of cold milk, and 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast. And don't forget your passion for pastry!

2

Mix Like a Mad Baker

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until it becomes crumbly. Dissolve the yeast in the cold milk and add it to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead it for a few minutes until smooth and elastic.