Croissant Bread Loaf (Recipe & Video) - Sally's Baking Addiction

"Bakers of any skill level can use this detailed recipe to make a beautifully flaky and golden brown loaf of homemade croissant bread...."

INGREDIENTS
1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) instant or active dry yeast (1 standard packet, see Notes)
3 Tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted or salted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 3 equal pieces
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled), plus more as needed and for lamination
3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) salted butter, slightly softened (see Notes)
1 large egg, cold or room temperature
1 Tablespoon (15ml) water
Ruler or tape measure
Silicone baking mat (optional but recommended)
Rolling pin
12×17-inch half sheet pan
9×5-inch loaf pan
Pastry brush
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