Croissants Recipe
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Ingredients: 2 tbsp. warm water
1 pkg yeast
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 c milk
2 c white flour
14 tbsp. softened butter
1 egg yolk
2 tbsp. water
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Directions:Dissolve yeast in water with 1/2 tsp sugar. Mix rest of sugar with salt and 2 tbsp. milk. In saucepan heat 1/4 c milk, 1 c water and 2 tbsp. butter. In a bowl mix flour and the liquids. Knead to form soft dough adding more flour if necessary. Place dough into greased bowl. Cover and let rise in warm place for 45 to 55 min or until doubled. On floured board roll into 7"X11" rectangle. Dot the top 2/3 with 12 tbsp. of butter. Fold bottom third toward center, then fold top third over this part. Roll into another rectangle 14"X16". Fold down the top third and lift bottom over this. Sprinkle with flour. Cover and chill 1 hour. Cut dough in half, crosswise and chill 1 hour more. Remove 1/2 of dough. Roll into a rectangle 1/2" thick. turn up bottom third and turn down top third. Repeat with other half. Cover and chill 30 min. Roll dough to 9"X16". Cut down the center lengthwise. Cut into triangles. Roll broad side toward point to form crescents. Put on baking sheets and cover with towel. Rise 30 min. Brush top with egg and water. Bake at 475ºF for 5 min. Lower heat to 400ºF and bake for 10 min. Cool briefly. |
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