Easy Butter Croissants Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 and 1/4 cups of unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
• 1/2 cup of cold water

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk them together.
2. Add the cold butter cubes to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your hands to cut the butter into the flour mixture until you get a crumbly texture.
3. Add the cold water and mix the ingredients together until you get a shaggy dough.
4. Dust a clean and flat surface with some flour. Transfer the dough onto the surface and knead it for about a minute.
5. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle shape.
6. Fold the two shorter sides of the rectangle towards the center, making sure they overlap in the middle.
7. Fold the resulting shape in half from the center, as if you were closing a book. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
8. Repeat the previous two steps twice more, refrigerating the dough in between each time.
9. After the final refrigeration, roll out the dough into a large rectangle again. Cut it into 8 triangles with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
10. Roll each triangle, starting from the wide end towards the pointy end.
11. Place the croissants onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for about 20 minutes.
12. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
13. Brush the croissants with some egg wash and bake them for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
14. Remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Verdict:

These easy butter croissants are to die for! They’re flaky, buttery, and melt in your mouth. Whether you’re having them for breakfast, brunch or any other meal, they’ll definitely take your taste buds on a trip to France.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve these croissants with some jam, cheese, or deli meats for a savory twist. Enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea to complete the French experience.