Classic Buttery Croissants (Quick Recipe)

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup (cold unsalted butter)
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Steps

1. Activate Yeast – Mix warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let foam (5–10 min).
2. Dough – Combine with flour + salt, knead 5–7 min. Chill 30 min.
3. Butter Block – Pound/roll butter into a 6×6” square. Chill.
4. Laminate – Wrap butter in dough, roll out, fold in thirds. Chill. Repeat 3 times.
5. Shape – Roll dough thin, cut triangles, roll into crescents.
6. Proof – Let rise 1–2 hrs until puffy.
7. Bake – Brush with egg wash, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 min.