How Do They Make Croissant Bread In France?
Croissants are traditional breads, served at breakfast time, often with preserves. However, they are not actually a French creation – they are Hungarian. The first croissant was made in Hungary, in 1686. They are now enjoyed all over the world. There are hundreds of recipes and instructions for making croissants. The process may seem time-consuming, but it is worth it. You can also freeze fresh croissants and re-heat them easily. Here is one recipe for you: Ingredients: 1 pound all-purpose flour 4 Tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 ounce fresh yeast (or 1 Tbsp dry) 1-1/4 cups milk 12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash Instructions: Using the dough hook of an electric mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl. Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup lukewarm milk. Add to the flour mixture, together with the remaining milk, and mix until dough forms a ball. Remove dough hook. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow dough to rest for 1 or 1-1/2 hours, until
