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Croissants

Croissants

Updated November 4, 2026

Flaky, buttery French pastry. Yes, you can make them at home.

Cook time
3 hrs 20 min
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Ingredients

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  • bread flour
  • European butter block
  • milk
  • instant yeast
  • sugar
  • salt
  • egg wash

Instructions

Make the dough
Make the dough
Laminate the dough
Laminate the dough
Form and bake
Form and bake

Tomorrow's Meal

Croissant Bread Pudding with Whiskey Caramel

Day-old croissants transform into a decadent, custardy bread pudding with crispy edges and silky interior, finished with boozy caramel sauce

You'll need to pick up:

EggsWhole milk or creamSugarVanilla extractWhiskey or bourbonButter

Quick overview:

  1. 1.Tear day-old croissants into bite-sized pieces and spread on baking sheet
  2. 2.Toast at 300°F for 5 minutes to dry out slightly without hardening
  3. 3.Whisk together 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla until smooth
  4. 4.Layer croissant pieces in buttered baking dish, pour custard over, let soak 15 minutes
  5. 5.Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in center
  6. 6.Meanwhile, melt 4 tbsp butter with 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat, add 2 oz whiskey, simmer 2 minutes
  7. 7.Drizzle warm whiskey caramel over warm bread pudding and serve

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