FRENCH CROISSANTS

My friend give this link for baking great croissant

FRENCH CROISSANTS

• 1 pkg. yeast
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 3 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 c. butter
• 1 egg, beaten

Follow the direction:

Dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. Stir in sugar. Combine flour, salt, 1/4 cup butter and yeast mixture in bowl; mix well. Knead until smooth. Cover; let rest for 20 minutes. Roll into large rectangle on floured surface. Place remaining butter in center of dough. Fold dough in thirds from narrow ends. Chill for 1/2 hour. Roll; fold again. Chill for 1 hour. Roll, fold and chill again. Chill for 1 hour. Roll, fold and chill again. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into squares. Cut each square diagonally. Brush with beaten egg. Roll from wide side. Place on baking sheet. Let rise in warm place for 1/2 hour. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until brown.