Soft Crescent Rolls

Najat

Photo by Najat

If you love fresh, buttery croissants but want something a little easier to make at home, these croissant rolls are perfect for you! With just a few basic ingredients like flour, yeast, and butter, you can whip up a batch of fluffy, golden croissants in no time. The dough is super simple to mix and knead, and after a couple of rises, you’ll shape them into classic croissant forms. Baking them fills your kitchen with the most delicious smell, and trust me, they taste even better fresh out of the oven. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat!

2 h 20 min

12 Portions

Medium

Ingredients

Portions

DOUGH

400 g flour, all-purpose flour

7 g instant yeast, 1 tbsp

15 g granulated sugar

7 g salt, 1⅙ tsp

35 ml sunflower oil

225 ml water, lukewarm

EXTRA

40 g butter, unsalted

1 egg, (m)

Tips

Let the dough rise in a warm spot for light, airy croissants.

Cover the croissants with a clean dish towel right after they come out of the oven.

Instructions

Add the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, sunflower oil, and water to a large bowl. Mix well and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Divide the dough into two portions.

On a floured surface, roll out one portion into a round shaped sheet. Repeat with the other portion.

Spread butter over one sheet and place the other on top. Cut the dough into 12 triangles.

Shape the croissants: Take a triangle of dough and gently stretch it out.

Roll each triangle from the wide base to the tip to create the croissant shape.

Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush with the beaten egg and let the croissants rise for 30 minutes or until they have doubled in size.

Place the croissants in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F). Bake for 10-15 minutes or until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on the baking time, as ovens can vary.