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Puff Pastry Croissants

Deliciously flaky and buttery croissants made from puff pastry, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
Butter
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar optional for sweetness

Method
 

Prepare the Puff Pastry
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth it out.
Cut and Shape the Croissants
  1. Cut the puff pastry into triangles, about 4 inches wide at the base.
  2. Spread melted butter over each triangle and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  3. Starting from the base, roll each triangle tightly towards the tip to form a croissant shape.
Bake the Croissants
  1. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Brush the tops with the egg wash mixture.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  2. Enjoy your freshly baked puff pastry croissants!

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a variation, you can add chocolate or almond paste inside the croissants before rolling them up.

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