Classic French Croissant

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

A flaky, buttery croissant with a golden crust and rich, layered interior. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, combines all-purpose flour, butter, milk into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 12, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 lb butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 packet yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 lb butter
• 1 egg + 1 tbsp water egg wash

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a stand mixer, combine 4 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 packet yeast. Add 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup melted butter. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Roll out the dough into a 12x12 inch square. Spread 1/2 cup softened butter over the dough, then fold the dough in half vertically and horizontally. Roll into a 12x12 inch square and repeat the folding process 3 times.
3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Roll the dough into a 12x12 inch rectangle. Cut into 12 triangles. Brush each triangle with egg wash and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
4. Step 4: Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with coffee or tea.