2 tbsp water, warm
1 package yeast
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp milk
1/4 cup milk
2 cup flour, unbleach
14 tbsp butter, soft
1 egg, yolk
2 tbsp water
A Recipe for
Croissants (Mc)
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Dissolve yeast in water with 1/2 t sugar. Mix rest of sugar with
salt and 2 T milk. Set aside. In saucepan, heat 1/4 c milk, 1 c
water, and 2 T 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 45-55 minutes or
until doubled. On floured board, roll into 7x11 T of butter. Fold
bottom third toward center, then fold top third over this part. Roll
into another rectangle 14x16 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 bottom third and turn down top third. Repeat with other
half. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Roll dough to 9x16 lengthwise.
Cut into triangles. Roll broad side toward point to form crescents.
Put on baking sheets, cover with towel. Rise 30 minutes. Brush tops
with egg and water. Bake at 475F for 5 minutes. Lower heat to 400F
and bake for 10 minutes. Cool briefly.
Serves: 12
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