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Croissant Recipe

French · Vegetarian · 2h 45m · 10 servings

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For the soul.

165 mins
~₹120 /serving

Key Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour (maida)
  • 1 cup butter (unsalted) - at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter (unsalted) - hard
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35 mins
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How to Make Croissant Recipe at Home

Ingredients (4 items)

  • all purpose flour (maida)2 cups
  • butter (unsalted) - at room temperature1 cup
  • salt1 teaspoon
  • butter (unsalted) - hard1 cup
Prep Time2h
Cook Time45 min
Total Time2h 45m
Servings10
CourseWorld Breakfast
CuisineFrench
DietVegetarian
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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    We begin making the Croissant Recipe by making the butter log first

  2. 2

    Use the unsalted butter which hard and cut them into small cubes

  3. 3

    Spread them on a cling film and wrap it in such a way the u can roll it flat

  4. 4

    Using rolling pin roll the butter into a rectangular shape about 2 centimeter thick

  5. 5

    Make sure u do this quickly otherwise the butter will melt quickly

  6. 6

    Place the rolled butter in the cling film itself and keep it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes

  7. 7

    In the meanwhile make the dough, add all the ingredients in a mixing bowl

  8. 8

    Using your hand create a crumble texture with the dough by mixing the flour and butter together

  9. 9

    Slowly add water and knead it into a soft dough, keep it in the refrigerator for 10 minutes

  10. 10

    Once done take out the dough and start rolling it into a rectangular shape so you can wrap the rectangular butter log with this dough

  11. 11

    Once it is rolled, take out the butter and place it in the center, fold in and wrap the butter inside make sure you seal all openings by just pinching the dough

  12. 12

    After sealing, gently roll the dough keeping the rectangular shape intact

  13. 13

    Keep dusting flour on the dough and rolling it so that it does not stick

  14. 14

    Keep edges straight and even

  15. 15

    Don’t overwork the dough

  16. 16

    Roll it into a long rectangular shape about 20 cm length to 10 cm breadth, keep the long length facing towards you, fold the left side to the middle and the right side as well, so that the two edges meet the center

  17. 17

    Now fold it like a book and dust some more flour and refrigerate by covering it with a cling film for 10 minutes

  18. 18

    Repeat the process around 5 times, make sure you refrigerate the dough every time you do the book folding

  19. 19

    Keep the edges straight and do not over work it

  20. 20

    In the meanwhile, pre-heat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius and keep it ready for baking

  21. 21

    In order to make the croissant shapesOnce you have done with the process, roll it to a thickness of about 2-centimeter

  22. 22

    Then start cutting into long edged triangles

  23. 23

    Keep the base of the triangle facing towards you and using a knife cut 1/2 inch in the middle of the base, and start rolling from the base till the tip of the triangle

  24. 24

    Press the tip slightly so that it gets sealed

  25. 25

    Refrigerate it again for 10 more minutes and then bring them out, coat it with milk using a pastry brush

  26. 26

    Bake it at 200 degree Celsius for 15 minutes, then later bring them out and coat it with little honey so that it gives a nice color to the croissant and bake it for 5 more minutes again

  27. 27

    Serve the Croissant for a delicious breakfast in the morning along with a cup of Tea

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Frequently Asked Questions about Croissant

What is Croissant?+
Croissant Recipe is a vegetarian French world breakfast dish made with all purpose flour (maida), butter (unsalted) - at room temperature, salt, butter (unsalted) - hard, and more. It takes about 2h 45m to prepare and serves 10.
How long does it take to cook Croissant?+
Croissant Recipe takes 2h 45m in total — 120 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking. If you prefer not to cook, you can order it via Zomato or Swiggy in about 30–45 minutes.
What ingredients do I need for Croissant?+
Croissant Recipe requires 4 ingredients including all purpose flour (maida), butter (unsalted) - at room temperature, salt, butter (unsalted) - hard. The full ingredient list with quantities is on this page.
Is Croissant easy to make at home?+
Yes! Croissant Recipe can be made at home in 2h 45m following the 27 steps on this page. The full recipe with exact quantities and step-by-step instructions is available above and on the What2Eat recipe page.
Can I order Croissant online?+
Yes! You can order Croissant from Zomato or Swiggy. Search for "Croissant" on either app to find restaurants near you. Delivery typically takes 30–45 minutes depending on your location.