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Croissant Bread Loaf

Croissant Bread Loaf
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Croissant Bread Loaf—an exquisite blend of flaky croissant and comforting bread that transforms your kitchen into a bakery. This recipe captures the essence of buttery layers and airy texture, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Each slice reveals golden layers that promise a melt-in-your-mouth sensation, making it a wonderful centerpiece for gatherings or quiet moments with coffee. Get ready to impress family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that even novice bakers can master!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 3/4 cup salted butter, slightly softened (for lamination)
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for about five minutes until frothy.
  2. Add salt, softened butter, and two cups of flour; mix on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Gradually add remaining flour while mixing on low until soft dough forms; knead gently on a floured surface for about five minutes.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise in a warm place for 1.5 – 2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Chill the risen dough for twenty minutes in the fridge.
  6. Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle and place quarter-inch pieces of softened butter on half; fold over and roll again into a rectangle.
  7. Perform a letter fold and refrigerate for another twenty minutes.
  8. Roll out again into a rectangle, tightly roll it up from one end, pinch seams to seal, and cut into five equal pieces.
  9. Place rolls seam side down in a greased loaf pan; cover and let rise for another 45-60 minutes until puffy.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush rolls with an egg wash made from beaten egg mixed with water.
  11. Bake for about one hour or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).
  12. Cool in the pan for thirty minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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