Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
• Add warm milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
• Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Cover the dough and let it rise at room temperature for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Roll the cold butter into a thin rectangle between parchment paper and chill.
• Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, place the butter on top, and fold the dough over butter like an envelope.
• Perform three turns by rolling out the dough and folding it into thirds, chilling 20 minutes between each turn.
• Roll the dough out to desired thickness and cut into triangles for shaping croissants.
• Roll the triangles from base to tip and place on a baking sheet.
• Let the croissants proof until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 375°F and bake croissants for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool on wire rack before serving.