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Transport yourself to the charming streets of Paris with these homemade buttery croissants. Flaky on the outside, tender on the inside, and rich with layers of butter that result in the dreamiest pastry. They're perfect for a leisurely brunch or an indulgent breakfast. Pair them with coffee or tea, savor them plain, or enjoy them with your favorite spread.
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Stir and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1.5 hours.
While dough is rising, prepare the butter block by placing butter between two sheets of parchment paper and rolling it into a flat rectangle. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and place the butter block in the center. Fold the dough over the butter and seal the edges.
Roll out the dough again into a long rectangle and fold into thirds, like a letter. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, refrigerating between each fold.
After the final fold, roll out the dough and cut into triangles. Roll each triangle from base to tip to form a croissant shape.
Place shaped croissants on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Brush the croissants with beaten egg to give a golden shine.
Bake croissants in the preheated oven until puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Enjoy fresh and warm.
