Salted Caramel Butter Croissants

Croissants are about butter. Lots of it. Salted caramel (salidou) from Brittany is the perfect partner.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 590 kcal
🌍 Cuisine French

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rolling Pin
  • Fridge
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Make dough, chill.

Tip: Base.
2

Laminate butter (3 turns).

Tip: Layers.
3

Make caramel: Melt sugar, add cream, salt. Cool.

Tip: Filling.
4

Shape croissants with caramel inside.

Tip: Seal well.
5

Proof 2 hours.

Tip: Rise.
6

Bake 400°F (200°C) 18-20 mins.

Tip: Bake.

Recipe FAQ

Leaked butter?
Too warm.
Grainy caramel?
Don't stir while melting.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 2 oz Bread Flour
  • 1 cup Cold Milk
  • 1 oz Fresh Yeast
  • 1.75 oz Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 9 oz Butter (High Fat, cold)
  • 1 large Egg
  • 3.5 oz Sugar (for caramel)
  • 3.5 fl oz Heavy Cream
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt Flakes