By Yash Lakhan
February 12, 2024
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This crescent-shaped French pastry has made its way all around the world. You can see them in almost every bakery and they pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee. You can get them from your nearest bakery but baking them at home is a much more rewarding process. So, here are some tips to master the art of making homemade croissants.
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Always make sure to use quality ingredients like butter and flour. That will ensure your end product comes out perfectly.
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Use cold butter to get the perfect flaky layers. Also, keep in mind that the butter is unsalted.
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Roll out the dough multiple times with butter in the centre to produce the iconic croissant layers.
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Give your dough time to rest between the folds to relax the gluten and maintain its shape.
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Keep your dough and butter cold to ensure your butter doesn't melt but also at a warm enough temperature when proofing to activate the yeast.
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Bake the croissant at 175 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes to get the best results.
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