How to Make Croissants (and Pain au Chocolat!)
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Photo by Viana Boenzli
Learn how to make croissants (and pain au chocolat!) It should be flaky, with as many rich buttery layers as possible, this beautiful pastry defying gravity itself.
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4 c all-purpose flour ( sifted )
1/3 c granulated sugar
3 Tbsp unsalted butter ( softened )
2-1/4 tsp instant yeast
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 c whole milk
1/4 c water ( at room temperature )
1-1/4 c (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter ( softened - for laminating )
1 large egg, plus a few drops of water ( for egg wash )
1/3 c granulated sugar
3 Tbsp unsalted butter ( softened )
2-1/4 tsp instant yeast
1-1/2 tsp salt
1 c whole milk
1/4 c water ( at room temperature )
1-1/4 c (2-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter ( softened - for laminating )
1 large egg, plus a few drops of water ( for egg wash )
Nutritions
Calories
629
Sodium
222mg
9% DV
Fat
33g
51% DV
Protein
10g
21% DV
Carbs
66g
22% DV
Fiber
3g
14% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 22g 111%
Polysaturated Fat 1g 11%
Monosaturated Fat 9g 58%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 222mg 9%
Potassium 162mg 4%
Protein 10g 21%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 3g 14%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1114IU 22%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
