How long does it take to make Classic Homemade Croissants?

About 1 hour 15 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this Classic Homemade Croissants recipe make?

This recipe makes 12 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Louis Gantus on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Classic Homemade Croissants

Name: Classic Homemade Croissants
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 500 g all-purpose flour; 250 g cold unsalted butter; 7 g active dry yeast; 30 g granulated sugar; 10 g salt; 250 ml whole milk; 1 egg

Flaky, buttery croissants with a crisp golden crust and airy interior. Made from simple pantry staples, these French pastries are perfect for a leisurely breakfast or a light dinner.

Maker: Louis Gantus

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

45 min

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1 hr 15 min estimated total time for 12 servings.

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Ingredients

1 1/10 lb all-purpose flour
8 4/5 oz cold unsalted butter
1/4 oz active dry yeast
1 1/10 oz granulated sugar
0.35 oz salt
1 1/10 cup whole milk
1 egg

Instructions

1
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in 250 ml warm whole milk with a pinch of the granulated sugar; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt.
3
Add the yeast‑milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic; shape into a ball, place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
5
While the dough rises, slice the cold unsalted butter into thin sheets, arrange on a parchment‑lined sheet, and chill for 10 minutes to keep it firm.
6
After the first rise, roll the dough into a rectangle about 1 cm thick. Place the chilled butter block in the center, fold the dough over the butter on all sides, sealing the edges to encase the butter completely.
7
Roll the butter‑enclosed dough out again into a long rectangle (approximately 40 cm × 20 cm). Fold the rectangle into thirds like a business letter, rotate 90°, and repeat the roll‑and‑fold process two more times, chilling the dough for at least 2 hours (wrapped in plastic) between folds.
8
After the final chill, roll the dough into a large rectangle about 0.5 cm thick. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into triangles (approximately 12 cm on the base).
9
Starting at the base of each triangle, roll tightly toward the tip to form a crescent shape; place each croissant on a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
10
Cover the shaped croissants loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let them proof for 30–45 minutes, until noticeably puffy.
11
Preheat the oven to 392°F (400°F). Meanwhile, beat the remaining egg and brush the tops of the proofed croissants for a glossy, golden finish.
12
Bake the croissants for 12–15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until they are deep golden brown and flaky.
13
Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack; let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.

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How long does it take to make Classic Homemade Croissants?: About 1 hour 15 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Classic Homemade Croissants recipe make?: This recipe makes 12 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Classic Homemade Croissants recipe come from?: It was shared by Louis Gantus on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.