Homemade French Croissant Recipe

Homemade French Croissant Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp salt 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast 1 1/4 cups whole milk, warmed 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, cold 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) Instructions: Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Dissolve the yeast in the warmed milk and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add the melted butter to the milk mixture and stir. Gradually add the liquid mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Prepare the Butter Layer: Place the cold butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, pound and roll the butter into an 8x8-inch square. Refrigerate until firm but pliable. Incorporate the Butter: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a 12x12-inch square. Place the butter square in the center of the dough square, diagonally. Fold the corners of the dough over the butter, enclosing it completely.