How to Make Croissants
Baking

How to Make Croissants

Makes 12 croissants
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Howdy· Apr 1, 2026
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Make the détrempe

Mix 500g strong flour, 10g salt, 80g sugar, 10g dried yeast, and 300ml cold milk into a rough dough. Knead briefly — just until combined. Flatten into a rectangle, wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

500g strong flour10g salt80g sugar10g yeast300ml cold milk

Prep the butter block

Place 250g cold unsalted butter between two sheets of baking paper. Beat with a rolling pin into a 20×20cm square. Refrigerate until firm but pliable.

250g unsalted butterbaking paperrolling pin

Laminate the dough

Roll the cold dough into a 40×20cm rectangle. Place the butter in the centre, fold the dough over it like an envelope, and roll out again. Fold into thirds (letter fold). Wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Repeat twice more for 3 total folds.

rolling pincling wrapfloured surface

Cut and shape

Roll dough to 5mm thickness. Cut into long triangles with a 10cm base. Gently stretch each triangle and roll from the base toward the tip. Curve the ends inward. Place on lined trays.

sharp knife or pizza cutterlined baking trays

Proof and bake

Cover loosely and proof at room temperature for 2–3 hours until puffed and wobbly. Brush with egg wash. Bake at 200°C for 15–18 minutes until deep golden.

1 egg for egg washpastry brush
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