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Croissant Bread (Loaf)

Croissant Bread

Deliciously flaky croissant bread loaf that's perfect for breakfast or any occasion.
Prep Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1.25 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter softened to room temperature and cut into 3 equal pieces
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus more as needed and for lamination
  • 0.75 cup salted butter slightly softened
  • 1 large egg cold or room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon water

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with dough hook
  • Baking sheet
  • Loaf pan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

  1. Whisk the warm milk, yeast, and sugar together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment. Cover and allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add salt, butter, and 2 cups (250g) of flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on medium speed for 5 minutes or by hand on a floured surface until it feels slightly tacky and passes the windowpane test.
  4. Grease a large bowl with oil, place the dough in it, cover, and allow it to rise for 1.5–2 hours until nearly double in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and flatten it into a 10x14-inch rectangle on a lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  6. Prepare for lamination by cutting ¾ cup of salted butter into ¼-inch thick slices.
  7. For the first lamination, place butter down the center of the dough, fold edges over it, and then roll out to a 9x12-inch rectangle. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  8. For the second and third laminations, repeat the process: roll out to 9x12 inches, fold, and refrigerate for 20 minutes each time.
  9. For the final lamination and shaping, roll out to 9x12 inches, fold edges over, and roll up from the 9-inch side into a log. Cut into 5 even rolls.
  10. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan, place rolls seam side down in the pan, cover, and allow to rise for 45–60 minutes until slightly puffy.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
  12. Whisk egg wash ingredients together and brush generously over the risen rolls. Bake for 1 hour until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 195°F (90°C).
  13. Cool in the loaf pan for 30 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool for at least 15 minutes on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different types of butter or added herbs for unique flavor profiles.

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