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Chef Flourine
20 days ago

Sourdough Croissants

Sourdough Croissants

Recipe Details

Author Lisa Bass
Prep Time Overnight + 6–8 hours (mostly inactive)
Cook Time 30 minutes

Summary

Ultra-flaky, buttery croissants made with naturally leavened dough for a delicate tang and tender layered crumb.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the dough: In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, salt, whole milk, and active sourdough starter. Knead on medium/low until the dough pulls away from the bowl and is glossy and stretchy, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Bulk ferment: Transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover tightly, and rest at room temperature overnight (about 8 hours).

  3. 3

    Chill and pre-roll: Chill dough 1 hour, then roll to a 10-by-16-inch rectangle. Chill 4 hours or overnight.

  4. 4

    Prepare butter block: On parchment, form butter into an 8-by-10-inch rectangle (enclosed in the parchment) and roll to an even thickness. Chill 15–30 minutes until the butter consistency matches the dough (pliable, not hard).

  5. 5

    Encase butter: Peel butter from parchment and place centered on the dough. Fold dough over to fully encase the butter and pinch seams closed.

  6. 6

    Laminate – turn 1: Roll to 10-by-16 inches. If the dough resists, chill to relax gluten. Fold in thirds (like a letter).

  7. 7

    Laminate – turn 2: Tap gently to keep butter pliable, roll again to 10-by-16 inches, and fold in thirds. If warming, chill 30 minutes before continuing.

  8. 8

    Laminate – turn 3: Roll once more to 10-by-16 inches and fold in thirds (3 total turns). Chill the laminated dough 4 hours.

  9. 9

    Shape: Roll to a 10-by-20-inch rectangle. Mark every 4 inches along one long side; on the opposite long side, mark every 4 inches offset between the first marks. Cut diagonally between marks to form long triangles.

  10. 10

    Roll: Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle tightly into a crescent. Proof at room temperature until puffy, about 2 hours. Optionally chill shaped croissants 1 hour to help them hold shape.

  11. 11

    Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush with egg yolk wash. Bake 30 minutes, until deeply golden.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups butter (cold; for lamination block)
  • flour (all-purpose)
  • sugar
  • salt
  • milk (whole)
  • sourdough starter (active and bubbly)
  • egg yolk (for egg wash)
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