Best 2 Easy Croissants Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful art of French pastry with our exquisite croissant recipes, meticulously crafted to guide you in creating these delectable delicacies from the comfort of your own kitchen. This comprehensive guide offers a range of croissant variations, each catering to different dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring an enriching and rewarding baking experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker seeking to perfect your croissant-making skills or a novice eager to embark on this culinary adventure, we have the perfect recipe for you. From the classic all-butter croissant, renowned for its golden layers and rich flavor, to the vegan croissant, a delightful plant-based alternative that doesn't compromise on taste, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guarantee success. Embrace the art of croissant-making and savor the satisfaction of biting into these freshly baked pastries, warm and flaky, straight from your oven.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EASY HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANTS



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Use refrigerated crescent roll dough and work quickly to keep dough from warming up. Delicious with stews and soups, or with breakfast or brunch.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Breads

Time 22m

Yield 6 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (6 count) package crescent roll dough
6 slices gruyere, cheese (or good quality Swiss, very thin slices)
6 slices lean smoked ham (thin slices)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Unroll dough into 6 wedges on lightly floured surface. Put one slice of ham on widest end of each dough wedge and top with slice of cheese, tucking in any that hangs over the edges of the dough. Roll the dough tightly into crescent shape.
  • Place rolls on cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and brush tops with softened butter. Serve immediately.

EASY CROISSANTS



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Make and share this Easy Croissants recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lkadlec

Categories     Breads

Time 6h45m

Yield 24-32 croissants

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup milk, warm
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon yeast
1 cup flour
3/4 cup milk, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted, cooled
4 cups flour
1 cup butter, Cold
1 egg, beaten with cold water

Steps:

  • Stir warm milk and sugar together.
  • Add yeast. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Stir well.
  • Add flour; beat well.
  • Add milk, sugar and egg.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Add butter; beat and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, place the 4 cups of flour and the chilled butter.
  • Cut butter into flour until pieces are the size of beans (not too small). Pour the liquid batter into the flour mixture; stir until moistened.Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator.
  • Press into a compact ball on a floured board and divide into 4 parts.
  • Roll each into a circle 12" or 16".Cut each circle into 6 or 8 pie-shaped wedges.
  • For each croissant roll a wedge towards the point.Shape into a crescent and place on ungreased baking sheet. Let rise at room temperature until doubled.(May take 2 hours or more). Brush each with egg beaten with cold water.
  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Place croissants in oven.
  • Lower temperature to 350 F and bake for 15 - 20 minutes until golden.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality butter: The quality of the butter you use will have a big impact on the final product. Look for a butter that is at least 82% butterfat.
  • Keep the butter cold: The butter should be cold when you add it to the dough. This will help to create flaky layers.
  • Roll the dough out evenly: When you are rolling out the dough, make sure to do it evenly. This will help to ensure that the croissants are the same size and shape.
  • Proof the croissants in a warm place: The croissants need to proof in a warm place in order to rise. A warm, humid place is ideal.
  • Bake the croissants until they are golden brown: The croissants should be baked until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

These easy croissants are a delicious and impressive pastry that can be made at home with just a few simple ingredients. By following these tips, you can make perfect croissants that will wow your family and friends.

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