Description
Honey Butter Croissants are a delightful treat that combines the flaky, buttery goodness of classic croissants with a sweet and creamy honey butter glaze. Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, these pastries exude an irresistible aroma and golden-brown crust that will impress your family and friends. Simple to make at home with everyday ingredients, you can easily customize them to suit your taste. Indulge in these heavenly croissants that will leave you craving more!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 oz active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 tbsp honey
- For the Honey Butter Glaze: 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted), 3 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour and salt in another bowl.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until shaggy dough forms.
- Knead: Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Chill: Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
- Roll & Shape: Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle, cut triangles, and roll from base to tip.
- Bake & Glaze: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle baked croissants with melted butter mixed with honey.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg