Classic Croissants

Ingredients

• 1 lb. 2 oz. (4 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for rolling
• 1 large egg
• 10 oz. (1-¼ cups) cold unsalted butter
• 2-¼ tsp. table salt
• 1 Tbs. plus scant ½ tsp. instant yeast
• 1-½ oz. (3 Tbs.) soft unsalted butter
• 2 oz. (¼ cup plus 2 Tbs.) granulated sugar
• + 2 more ingredients
• • 5 oz. (½cup plus 2 Tbs.) cold water
  • 5 oz. (½ cup plus 2 Tbs.) cold whole milk

Combine all of the dough ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the mixing bowl once if necessary. Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured 10-inch pie pan or a dinner plate. Ligh...

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