How to Make Croissants

Intermediate 1 hour 27 steps 37710 views Rating: 3.6/5 Published: 2026-05-28

Mix the dough.. Knead the dough.. Let the dough rise.

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Steps

1

Mix the dough.

Step 1

Mix the dough.

2

Knead the dough.

Step 2

Knead the dough.

3

Let the dough rise.

Step 3

Let the dough rise.

4

Press the dough.

Step 4

Press the dough.

5

Turn the dough.

Step 5

Turn the dough.

6

Let the dough rise a second time.

Step 6

Let the dough rise a second time.

7

Roll the butter.

Step 7

Roll the butter.

8

Lay the butter on the dough.

Step 8

Lay the butter on the dough.

9

Turn the dough.

Step 9

Turn the dough.

10

Roll the dough.

Step 10

Roll the dough.

11

Turn the dough again.

Step 11

Turn the dough again.

12

Chill the dough.

Step 12

Chill the dough.

13

Unwrap the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface.

Step 13

Unwrap the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface.

14

Roll and turn the dough twice more.

Step 14

Roll and turn the dough twice more.

15

Chill the dough.

Step 15

Chill the dough.

16

Prepare for cutting.

Step 16

Prepare for cutting.

17

Cut the dough lengthwise.

Step 17

Cut the dough lengthwise.

18

Cut the second piece of dough into three 5x5-inch squares (12x12 cm).

Step 18

Cut the second piece of dough into three 5x5-inch squares (12x12 cm).

19

Diagonally cut the remaining square of dough in half.

Step 19

Diagonally cut the remaining square of dough in half.

20

Roll a dough triangle into a croissant.

Step 20

Roll a dough triangle into a croissant.

21

Finish making croissants.

Step 21

Finish making croissants.

22

Let the croissants rise.

Step 22

Let the croissants rise.

23

Preheat the oven to 475°F (240°C).

Step 23

Preheat the oven to 475°F (240°C).

24

Make the egg wash.

Step 24

Make the egg wash.

25

Brush the egg wash over the tops of the croissants.

Step 25

Brush the egg wash over the tops of the croissants.

26

Bake the croissants for 12 to 15 minutes.

Step 26

Bake the croissants for 12 to 15 minutes.

27

Serve the croissants.

Step 27

Serve the croissants.

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