Irresistibly Flaky Homemade Croissant Bread Loaf for Breakfast Bliss
Enjoy the deliciously flaky texture of a croissant in a convenient bread loaf form, perfect for breakfast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast, allow it to froth.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, and butter, mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough, fold, and chill for additional layers.
- Form into a loaf and place in a greased pan.
- Let it rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use European-style butter.
- Serve with jam or fresh fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: croissant, bread, breakfast, homemade, flaky