The Best Fail-Proof Homemade Croissants

Sometimes, you just crave that homebaked goodness and need to get in the kitchen and spend some time. These Fail-Proof Homemade Croissants are worth every second of work time. They smell delicious and are light and flaky. There are so many ways to enjoy them with butter, jam, honey, or Nutella. Your neighbors will come running when they smell these!

The Best Fail-Proof Homemade Croissant Recipe

Serves: 8

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Chilling Time: 1 hour

Baking Time: 12-15 minutes

Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 tsp salt

3/4 cup warm milk

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt.

Gradually add the warm milk to the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Roll out the dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.

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

Repeat the folding process two more times, then wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles.

Roll each triangle from the wide end towards the tip to form croissants.

Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.

Brush the tops of the croissants with beaten egg for a shiny finish.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Allow the croissants to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your easy homemade croissants!