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Croissant Bread Recipe

Croissant Bread Recipe

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Learn how to make delicious croissant bread from scratch with this detailed recipe. Follow step-by-step instructions for mixing the dough, laminating with butter, shaping, proofing, and baking to achieve a perfect loaf every time.

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients:

  • Bread Flour: 4 cups
  • Unsalted Butter: 1 cup
  • Yeast: 2 1/4 tsp
  • Sugar: 1/4 cup
  • Salt: 1 tsp
  • Egg: 1

Necessary Kitchen Tools:

  • Rolling Pin
  • Dough Scraper
  • Pastry Brush
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven Thermometer

Instructions

  1. Mix the Ingredients: Combine bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add water gradually and knead until smooth.
  2. First Rest: Shape the dough into a ball, let it rest for 30 minutes covered.
  3. Laminating with Butter: Shape cold butter, encase in dough, perform folds, and chill.
  4. Shaping and Proofing: Roll, shape, layer in pan, proof until doubled.
  5. Baking Tips and Techniques: Preheat oven, egg wash, bake with steam, check internal temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, use high-quality ingredients.
  • Ensure butter and dough stay cold for successful laminating.
  • Proof dough in a warm, draft-free area for optimal rise.

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Keywords: Croissant Bread, Homemade Bread, Baking Recipe