Sourdough Croissants: The Best Flaky Treat You’ll Love to Make
Learn how to make flaky and delicious sourdough croissants that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 500 grams all-purpose flour
- 250 grams active sourdough starter
- 250 ml cold water
- 50 grams sugar
- 10 grams salt
- 300 grams unsalted butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the sourdough starter and cold water. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then rest for an hour.
- Roll out the dough and fold in the butter to create layers.
- Cut the dough into triangles and roll them into croissants.
- Let the croissants rise until doubled in size.
- Brush with egg wash and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter and work quickly to retain the dough’s temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
Keywords: Sourdough Croissants, Flaky Treat, Baking