Description
Irresistibly Flaky Homemade Croissant Bread Loaf for Breakfast
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with bread flour for a chewier texture.)
- 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (Reduce for a more savory loaf.)
- 1 tablespoon Salt (Essential for overall taste.)
- 2 tablespoons Instant Yeast (Active dry yeast can be used but will require proofing.)
- 1.5 cups Whole Milk (Can substitute with almond milk or non-dairy option.)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (Softened) (Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy incorporation.)
- 1 large Large Egg (Can be omitted for a vegan version.)
- 1 tablespoon Milk (for Egg Wash) (Substitute with non-dairy milk if needed.)
- 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (Cold and Cubed) (Keep it cold until you’re ready to incorporate.)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Warm whole milk and add softened butter. Mix until dough starts to come together.
- Knead Dough: Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball.
- First Rise: Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll & Encase Butter: Roll out into a large rectangle, place cold butter in the center, and fold edges over it.
- Folding Process: Roll out again and fold into thirds. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Repeat this two more times.
- Shape the Loaf: Roll into a long rectangle, cut into strips, and shape them into desired style in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise in a warm space for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Egg Wash: Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk egg and milk for egg wash, and brush on the dough.
- Bake: Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Croissant Bread Loaf