How to Make Croissants

 

A croissant is a type of pastry, classically made with puff pastry dough so that it is light, flaky, and extremely buttery. Traditionally, croissants are formed into crescent shapes, which is probably where the name originated, since croissant means “crescent” in French. The pastries are extremely popular in France as well as in other nations, and are typically eaten with breakfast. In some cases, croissants may also be filled with sweet or savory ingredient, or used like bread to make croissant sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 3 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2/3 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

sources : joyceyvonna , wisgeek.com and allrecipes.com