Monday is here, bringing those familiar Monday blues along. While we all have our go-to comfort foods to get us through, there’s something especially soothing about the thought of a warm, freshly baked croissant. The golden layers, the buttery aroma — it’s comfort in its most delicious form.
What’s even better than eating croissants? Baking them yourself! With this easy step-by-step recipe, you’ll learn how to make mouthwatering butter croissants from scratch. From mixing the dough to shaping and baking the pastries to golden perfection, this guide will help you master the process in your own kitchen.
So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to treat yourself and your loved ones to bakery-style croissants that are flaky, warm, and utterly satisfying.
What you’ll need
Ingredients for the dough:
2¼ cups (280g) plain flour (maida)
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup (180ml) warm milk
½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
For the butter block:
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold
Step-by-step instructions
Prepare the dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Gradually pour in the warm milk and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Shape it into a ball, wrap in cling film, and chill it in the fridge for at least one hour.
Incorporate the butter
On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a ¼-inch thick rectangle. Place the cold butter block on one half of the dough and fold the other half over to cover it completely. Roll the dough out again to a large rectangle, then fold it into thirds like a letter (this is called a “turn”). Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times (for a total of three turns), chilling between each.
Shape the croissants
After the final turn, roll out the dough to ¼ inch thick. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut it into triangles. Starting from the wide end, roll each triangle tightly into a croissant shape. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each one.
Bake to perfection
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the croissants for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy the satisfaction of baking your own delectable butter croissants. Here’s a treat that’s sure to lift any gloomy Monday mood.