• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bless this Mess
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Snacks
  • Holidays
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Start Here
  • All Recipes
  • Recipe Filter
  • Cookbooks!
  • Our Story
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Start Here
    • All Recipes
    • Recipe Filter
    • Cookbooks!
    • Our Story
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Bless This Mess > Recipes > Breads > Yeasted Breads > Rolls

    Easy Croissant Recipe

    Published: May 4, 2021 · Modified: May 4, 2021 by Melissa · Leave a Comment

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Mail
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe
    top view of a plate of croissants with the words "easy croissants" written at the top
    top view of a plate of croissants with the words "easy flaky croissants" written at the top
    close up of croissants with the words "easy and flaky croissants" written at the top
    top picture is of croissants on a plate, bottom picture is of two croissants on a plate, with the words "easy croissants" written in the middle
    close up of croissants with the words "easy and flaky croissants" written at the top

    Homemade croissants that are flaky, buttery, layered, and delicious. I know some people hear the word “croissant” and run the other way but I’m going to show you how to make this decadent treat with ease. 

    three kinds of croissants on a white plate with tea

    Beth's Homemade Croissants

    Making croissants does require some time, patience, and lots of rolling. It is a labor of love, but one that has a tasty ending. Plus, if you have those skills (patience and know how to use a rolling pin!) you'll be able to make these at home.

    It is worth trying your hand at baking croissants. These have beautiful layers and make any occasion or meal feel a little more fancy. Croissants would be so fun for a baby or bridal shower or just a fun birthday breakfast. 

    three kinds of croissants on a white plate with tea

    What are croissants?

    Croissants are a French pastry in the shape of a crescent. They are known for their layered, flaky, buttery goodness. In Europe, croissants are served with jam or nutella- not going to complain about that!

    What does it mean to laminate dough?

    Laminating is a process of alternating thin layers of butter and dough. You fold and roll over and over again. This creates several layers of butter and dough. As the croissants are baking, the butter melts and releases steam which in turn puffs up the thin layers and the results are hundreds of butter filled layers. 

    three kinds of croissants on a white plate with tea close up

    What kind of flour is best for croissants?

    This recipe calls for all purpose flour which makes it a great candidate for the home cook; no specialty ingredients needed. 

    What goes well with a croissant?

    You can choose to serve your croissant in a sweet or savory way. Some serving ideas include: spreading a thin layer of nutella on, serving with berries and cream or try brie and bacon. So many options. Most of the time though we just eat them as is with a cup of tea or hot chocolate.

    Here's what it will look like when you fold the dough and roll it out with layers of butter in between.
    Here's how you cut and roll the croissants.

    Things you will need to make homemade croissants:

    • Rolling pin
    • Pizza cutter or sharp knife
    • Pastry brush
    • Baking mat or parchment paper
    • Baking sheet
    three kinds of croissants on a white plate with tea

    More recipes you'll love:

    • Beth’s Blueberry Cream Scone Recipe
    • The Best Butter Biscuits
    • Instant Pot Egg Salad (no boiled eggs to peel!)

    If you’ve tried this easy croissant recipe or any other recipe on Bless this Mess, then don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave me a comment below! I would love to hear about your experience making it. And if you snapped some pictures of it, share it with me on Instagram so I can repost on my stories AND add your photo to your comment so that other can see your creation!

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    three kinds of croissants on a white plate with tea

    Easy Croissant Recipe


    • Author: Melissa Griffiths - Bless this Mess
    • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
    • Yield: Serves 16 1x
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    How to make homemade croissants in a few simple sets at home. It's easier than you might think and the results are amazing!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 2 tablespoon active dry yeast
    • ¼ cup cold water
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups 2% or whole milk
    • 4 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 2 ½ sticks cold unsalted butter (20 tablespoons)
    • honey butter for brushing on after bakes
    • Optional fillings: chocolate or almond paste

    Instructions

    1. Dissolve yeast in the water. Dissolve sugar and salt in cold milk. Combine yeast and milk solutions.
    2. Add to flour in mixer. Mix with dough hook on low speed until all ingredients are combined.
    3. Turn out onto counter and knead until smooth to touch, about 2 minutes.
    4. Place back in bowl, cover the bowl with a clean dish towel, and let rest at room temperature 1 hour.
    5. Place butter between 2 pieces of cling wrap and roll with rolling pin into a rectangle.
    6. Roll dough into rectangle and cover ⅔ with the butter. Fold dough into thirds. Roll out and fold into thirds twice more.
    7. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Roll out dough into long rectangle and cut into 16 triangles.
    8. Cut a small slit into wide end of triangle. Roll up triangles starting from the wide end. For filled croissants place small amount of chocolate chips or almond paste at wide part of triangle before rolling up.
    9. Place on baking sheet a few inches apart.
    10. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 20 minutes or until the croissants are a deep golden brown, do no under bake.
    11. Once out of oven brush with honey butter for shiny finish. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
    • Prep Time: 8 hours
    • Cook Time: 20 mins
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: easy croissant, easy croissant recipe, how to make croissants, croissant, croissants, homemade croissants, homemade croissant recipe

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @blessthismessblog on Instagram and hashtag it #blessthismess


    This croissant recipe is worth the wait. They truly are a work of art and you will impress anyone who devours this delicious pastry.

    « Behind the Recipe Farm Update: May 2, 2021
    Homemade Pickling Spice Recipe »
    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Mail
    Craving More

    Take the hassle out of meal planning with: Dinner Made Easy, a FREE 1 week meal plan with full shopping list, easy dinners, nutrition information, serving suggestions for each meal, and more!

    Subscribe Now
    about me

    About Melissa

    Melissa is dedicated to helping parents figure out the nightly questions, "What's for Dinner?!" with her no-fuss approach to cooking. Read more...

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆
    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    I’M MELISSA, AND I WANT TO HELP YOU FEED YOUR FAMILY WHOLESOME FOOD.

    As a hobby farmer and mom of five, I’m all about keeping it simple in the kitchen. I want healthy meals that feed my family well, and then I want to get back to my (messy) life. Let’s work together to find something yummy for your dinner table.

    More about me →

    Popular

    • top view close up of steak tacos
      Steak Tacos
    • bowl of hummus with red spice on top
      How to Make Hummus
    • close up of a slice of french silk pie
      French Silk Pie
    • top view of a sliced loaf of cinnamon bread sliced half way
      Cinnamon Babka
    Dinner Made Easy

    Get Recipes & More for Free!

    Get my FREE Dinner Made Easy meal plan, exclusive recipes, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes updates! Get my newsletter or a new recipe every day! Unsubscribe if you aren’t into it.

    Subscribe Now

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    SEEN ON

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Privacy Tools.
    • Terms Of Service.
    • Accessibility.
    • Bylaws.

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • About Us
    • Cookbook FAQ
    • Find A Recipe!

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 blessthismessplease.com. All rights reserved.

    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter