Flaky Homemade Croissants

🥐 Imagine: Golden, buttery layers that shatter with every bite, revealing a honeycomb interior so delicate it melts on your tongue. These authentic homemade croissants bring Parisian café magic to your kitchen—no plane ticket required!
Perfect for special brunches, holiday mornings, or when you crave a baking challenge, these croissants are labor-intensive but life-changing. And with their hypnotic layers and golden sheen, they’re prime content for food blogs and social media—guaranteed to drive engagement and AdSense revenue!

Why This Recipe is a Must-Try (And a Money-Maker!)
✅ Authentic French Technique – Laminated dough done right
✅ 1000+ Layers – The secret to that iconic flakiness
✅ Make-Ahead Friendly – Prep dough overnight
✅ AdSense Goldmine – Aspirational baking content drives loyal traffic

Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Dough (Détrempe)
4 cups (500g) bread flour (high-protein for structure)

½ cup (120ml) cold whole milk

½ cup (120ml) cold water

¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

2 tsp instant yeast

1 ½ tsp salt

For the Butter Block (Beurrage)
1 ¼ cups (2.5 sticks/285g) European-style butter, chilled (82% fat)

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For Finishing
1 egg (for egg wash)

Step-by-Step Instructions (With Pro Baker Secrets!)