Homemade Croissants Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dough:
- 400ml (1 3/4 cups) warm milk
- 100g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 7g dry yeast
- 1 egg
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil
- A pinch of salt
- 10g (2 tsp) vanilla sugar
- 600g (3 3/4 cups) flour
- 100g (7 tbsp) butter, melted

Instructions:

Prepare the Yeast Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and dry yeast. Let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- Add the oil, egg, and vanilla sugar to the yeast mixture. Whisk until well combined.
Form the Dough:
- Gradually stir in the flour and salt. Mix with a spatula initially, then knead by hand until the dough forms.
- Incorporate the melted butter and continue kneading until the dough is elastic.
First Rise:
- Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Shape the Croissants:
- Divide the dough into 10-12 pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Roll each ball into an oval shape. Fold it in half lengthwise and roll up to form a croissant shape. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Second Rise:
- Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (360°F).
- Brush the croissants with milk and bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
Finishing Touches:
- Once baked, brush each croissant with melted butter for extra shine and flavor.