French croissants
Description
Wonderful and delicious croissants aren't only for the French to bake. Thanks to this clear, detailed recipe with step-by-step photos, even kitchen beginners can achieve great results. I'd like to point out right away that authentic croissants should be made with homemade dough prepared from scratch. Using store-bought dough will yield something closer to pastries. Treat yourself to this delightful baked good. Serve cooled down or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, slightly warm the milk. Add yeast and sugar to the warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Then add salt, beaten eggs, and gradually sift in the flour.
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Step 2
2. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and really soft. Roll it into a ball, place in a bowl, and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 3
3. In the morning, a new step awaits: you need to form small patties from butter and flour. It's best to use a spoon or other handy tools to prevent the butter from melting due to the warmth of your hands.
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Step 4
4. First, make a smooth dough from butter and flour, roll it into a ball, and refrigerate for a couple of hours.
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Step 5
5. Then take both preparations out of the refrigerator (you can divide them into 2-3 parts for convenience) and roll them out into thin flatbreads. Place the buttery flatbread onto the sheet of yeast dough.
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Step 6
6. After that, carefully roll it up and roll over the top with a rolling pin.
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Step 7
7. Repeat the process several times, folding and rolling out the dough. Refrigerate for about an hour. Take it out, roll and fold again several times. Repeat once more after 2 hours. Then your perfect croissant dough will be ready.
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Step 8
8. All that remains is to roll out the dough, cut it into neat triangles, and shape the croissants. If desired, you can add chocolate, condensed milk, cheese, or ham inside. Place them on a baking sheet and put into a preheated oven.
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Step 9
9. Bake the croissants at 180 degrees until golden brown.