Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking Homemade Croissant Rolls, a perfect treat for breakfast or snack time. These buttery, flaky rolls are surprisingly simple to make and promise to impress with their gourmet taste. With just a few basic ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these light pastries that are sure to satisfy any craving. Enjoy them plain, slathered with your favorite jams, or filled with savory ingredients for a unique twist. Whether you’re hosting a family brunch or enjoying a quiet afternoon at home, these croissants make every occasion special.
Ingredients
- 400 g flour
- 7 g instant yeast
- 15 g granulated sugar
- 7 g salt
- 35 ml sunflower oil
- 225 ml warm water
- 40 g butter (for spreading)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, salt, sunflower oil, and warm water. Mix until well combined and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Divide the risen dough into two equal portions. Roll each portion into a round sheet on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter on one sheet and layer the second sheet on top. Cut into 12 triangles.
- Roll each triangle from the wide base to the tip to shape croissants.
- Place croissants on a parchment-lined baking tray, brush with beaten egg, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use high-protein flour for better gluten development to achieve flakiness. Ensure butter is soft but not melted to maintain proper consistency when rolling out the dough. Experiment with fillings like chocolate or fruit preserves before rolling.