Croissants are one of the most popular breads in the world. They are utterly flaky and puffy and are made up of a layered yeast-leavened dough and baked until they turn crispy golden. The process of making croissants begins with delicately layering the dough, rolling and folding it several times in succession and then spreading it gently on a thin sheet. This technique is known as laminating which results in a perfect layer and soft yet flaky texture. Whether you are a master or beginner at baking, making croissants at home is quite challenging for everyone. There are so many people who are fond of eating croissants but prefer not making them at home because of its complex procedure. If you are someone who’s among one of them, our three pro tips and tricks can surely help you ace homemade croissants without facing any difficulty.
1. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic
Kneading the dough well is essential to get perfectly soft yet flaky croissants at home. You can use an all-purpose flour and knead it using milk. Adding milk over water gives better softness and helps you attain a soft yet smooth dough with perfect elasticity.
2. Use loads of butter
After the dough for croissants is ready, the next step is rolling it down into a rectangular shape. Once you have rolled and spread the dough, pour butter on it. Spread the butter evenly on the flat dough. You must use loads of butter which helps give it the desired softness. As every croissant is filled with butter, using a generous amount of butter will help you get perfect homemade croissants. Wrap the dough in parchment paper and keep it in the freezer for cooling down.
3. Cut into triangular shape
The final step after the dough has proofed is cutting and shaping the dough. You must cut the dough into a long triangular shape with a pointy head. Once you have shaped it, roll it using both your hands. At last, brush your croissants with melted butter or beaten yolks mixture as per your desire.
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