Brown Butter Croissants
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making croissants at home has always seemed intimidating, but I've discovered a shortcut that actually works. These brown butter croissants come together in under an hour, which means you can have bakery quality pastries on your table for breakfast without the stress. The brown butter adds such a rich, nutty flavor that elevates these beyond ordinary croissants, and honestly, the technique is surprisingly simple. Butter is packed with fat soluble vitamins like A and D that your body needs, so you can feel good about indulging in these treats. Best of all, you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen already, making this an affordable way to impress your family or friends.
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Ingredients
- 500 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gyeast
- 400 mlmilk
- 250 gunsalted butter, softened(for browning)
- 5 gsalt
- 1 eggegg
- 100 gmelted unsalted butter(for brushing)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and yeast. Whisk to combine.
Tip: Use a digital scale for accurate measurements.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg. Add to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Tip: Use a gentle folding motion to avoid overmixing.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a dough scraper to help with kneading.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Tip: Use a thermometer to maintain a consistent temperature.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer for accurate oven temperature.
- 6
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm. Cut into triangles and roll into croissants.
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a sharp knife to cut the dough.
- 7
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Use a spatula to constantly stir the butter.
- 8
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space between each. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with salt.
Tip: Use a pastry brush to apply the butter.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check for doneness.
- 10
Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve warm.
Tip: Use a gentle dusting motion to avoid creating a cloud of powder.
- 11
Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Tip: Use a gentle rolling motion to roll out the remaining dough.
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