Let’s unpack homemade croissants with a unique perspective and actionable advice.

To the crisp golden outer level lightly crumble and simultaneously melts in your mouth To all the hard work will be deserving every bite

Close up view of croissants stacked on a gray striped kitchen towel and in a large cream colored bowl.

First photo is the prepared dough in a glass bowl. Second photo is the raised dough in the glass bowl. Third photo are the cut squares of butter. Fourth photo is the process of rolling out the butter to one flat square with a rolling pin.

Fifth process view of butter butter placed on the dough. Sixth process photo of the sides of dough wrapped over the butter. Seventh process photo of the dough rolled out again in to a rectangle. Eighth process photo of dough being folded. Ninth process photo of the dough being laminated. Tenth process of photo of the steps being repeated.

Eleventh process photo of dough cut in sections. Twelfth process photo of sections of dough cut into diagonal shapes. Thirteenth process photo of a slit cut in the bottom of a diagonal piece. Fourteenth process photo of dough being rolled into a crescent shape. Fifteenth process photo of 6 rolls placed on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sixteenth process photo of the shaped dough being brushed with an egg wash.

Top view of golden baked croissants on parchment paper.

Close up view of croissants stacked on a gray striped kitchen towel and in a large cream colored bowl. One is cut and separated down the middle to show the baked inside layers.

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