Butterscotch Croissants
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These butterscotch croissants are my favorite weekend treat, and honestly, they're so much easier to make than you'd think. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can have warm, buttery pastries on the table before lunch. The butter in this recipe isn't just delicious, it actually contains butyric acid, which supports healthy digestion. Best of all, most of these ingredients are probably already in your kitchen, so you won't need a special trip to the store. Trust me, once you try these, you'll be making them constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 10 gsalt
- 200 gsugar
- 250 gbutter, softened
- 2 eggeggs
- 400 mlmilk
- 150 gbutterscotch syrup
- 10 gbaking powder
- 20 gvegetable oil
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking mat for easier cleanup.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
Tip: Use a digital scale for accurate measurements.
- 3
Add softened butter and mix until the dough resembles coarse crumbs.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- 4
Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax.
- 5
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 get even edges.
- 6
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1cm of space between each.
Tip: Make sure to leave space for even spreading.
- 7
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.
- 8
While the croissants are baking, prepare the butterscotch filling.
Tip: Melt the butterscotch syrup in a saucepan over low heat.
- 9
Remove the croissants from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Drizzle with butterscotch syrup while still warm.
- 10
Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
Tip: Optional: sprinkle with chopped nuts for added texture.
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