Ingredients
- 3⅓ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp (18g) fresh yeast
- 1/4 cup (50g) fine sugar
- 1 tbsp (12g) milk powder
- 1.5 tbsp (20g) egg
- 1 tsp (6g) honey
- 1 tsp (3g) charcoal powder or squid ink
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, milk powder, and yeast.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, honey, and charcoal powder or squid ink until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry mix, stirring until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Laminate the dough with cold butter using the fold-and-roll method (3 folds recommended).
- Shape the dough into croissants or desired forms.
- Proof the shaped dough until puffy.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden and flaky.
Notes
- Skip charcoal or squid ink for a classic version.
- Add cheese or herbs for a savory twist.
- Fill with chocolate, jam, or almond paste for sweet croissants.
- Create a marbled effect by swirling in plain dough with charcoal dough.
- Freeze shaped, unbaked croissants for future baking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
