How do I make flaky french croissants?

Indulge in buttery goodness with our flaky French croissants recipe. Start your day with a taste of Paris!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make flaky French croissants. Items include: all-purpose flour active dry yeast sugar salt water unsalted butter

all-purpose flour 2 cups
active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
sugar 1 tablespoon
salt 1 teaspoon
water 3/4 cup
unsalted butter 1 cup

Take note
Be prepared for some serious buttery temptation throughout this guide. Once you taste these croissants, you'll be hooked!

1

Mix the dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Slowly add 3/4 cup of warm water while stirring. Mix until the dough comes together.

2

Incorporate the butter

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle. Place 1 cup of cold, unsalted butter in the center of the dough. Fold the dough over the butter, sealing it inside. Roll the dough out into a larger rectangle.

3

Fold and chill the dough

Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

4

Repeat the folding process

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out again into a rectangle. Fold it into thirds, then chill for another hour. Repeat this process once more.

5

Shape the croissants

Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, then cut it into triangles. Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle tightly to form a croissant shape. Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.