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Croissant Bread (Loaf) Recipe

Croissant Bread (Loaf) Recipe
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This Croissant Bread Loaf recipe combines the buttery, flaky goodness of croissants with the convenience of a loaf bread. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, this bread is sure to impress with its layers and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
  • 3 Tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted or salted butter, softened
  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

Lamination:

  • 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) salted butter, slightly softened

Additional:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) water

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: Combine milk, yeast, and sugar. Add salt, butter, and 2 cups of flour. Mix until a soft dough forms. Add remaining flour gradually. Knead for 5 minutes.
  2. 1st rise: Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl for 1.5–2 hours.
  3. Flatten dough: Shape dough into a rectangle and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
  4. Lamination: Layer butter onto the dough, fold, roll, and chill in intervals.
  5. Final lamination & shaping: Roll dough into a log, cut into rolls, and place in a loaf pan.
  6. 2nd rise: Let the rolls rise in the pan for 45–60 minutes.
  7. Bake: Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
  8. Cool & slice: Cool in the pan, then on a wire rack before slicing.
  9. Storing: Store at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • Watch tutorial and read instructions thoroughly before starting.
  • Handle dough gently during lamination to preserve layers.
  • Use a silicone baking mat for easy rolling and shaping.

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Keywords: Croissant Bread, Croissant Loaf, Bread Recipe, Homemade Croissant Bread

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