Croissant Bread: The Best Recipe for Flaky, Indulgent Mornings
A delightful recipe for making the perfect Croissant Bread, ideal for indulgent mornings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until foamy.
- In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and melted butter, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and fold in layers, then shape into croissant loaves.
- Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise again.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and serve.
Notes
- For extra flaky layers, chill the dough before rolling.
- Experiment with different fillings like cheese or chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Croissant, Bread, Baking, Recipe, Flaky