Flaky Butter Croissants

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Source: America's Test Kitchen.

Croissant · French

Crisp, deeply golden croissants with hundreds of buttery layers, made from scratch with a classic three-fold lamination.

Prep1 h
Cook22 min
Total1 h 22 min
DifficultyMasterclass
Per serving376 kcal
PremiumVegetarian
ServingsMakes 12
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

4.6 g per serving

9.2 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 18.4 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • stand mixer with dough hook (or large bowl)
  • rolling pin
  • ruler
  • baking paper
  • cling film
  • sharp knife or pizza wheel
  • 2 baking trays lined with baking paper
  • pastry brush
  • wire rack

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy376 kcal
Protein5.7 g
Carbohydrate37.2 g
of which sugars5.3 g
of which free sugars4.6 g
Fat22.9 g
of which saturates14.1 g
Fibre1.3 g
Salt1.01 g

Protein per 100 kcal

1.5 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values