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    Published: Apr 18, 2022 by Sloane · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Small Batch Mini Croissants

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    These small batch mini croissants make 12 ultra flaky & buttery pastries that are truly a labor of love and just what you need for your next brunch!

    small batch mini croissants on plate with jam
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    These small batch mini croissants are the perfect recipe if you've been wanting to challenge your baking skills and learn how to make homemade croissants! It is quite a long process, so I have supplemented the instructions with plenty of step-by-step photos. If you're up for the challenge, you'll be rewarded with 12 small buttery pastries that taste like they came fresh from a professional bakery! 

    small batch mini croissant cut in half on plate

    Ingredients

    • Water: You'll need about ⅔ cup of lukewarm water for the croissant dough. 
    • Yeast: You can use active dry or instant yeast. 
    • Sugar: You'll need a bit of granulated sugar to help activate the yeast. 
    • Malt Powder: Non-diastatic malt powder is added primarily for flavor, and to help keep the interior soft for longer. I like to use King Aruthur's. 
    • Butter: The butter is truly the most important ingredient in this recipe - be sure to use a high-quality brand! Kerrygold is my go-to. 
    • Flour: You'll need all-purpose flour for the dough, as well as for the butter block to keep the butter from melting during the lamination process.
    For the croissant dough
    For the butter block

    Instructions

    Croissants can be daunting with all of the folding, rolling, and chilling. Don't stress, I've broken down the recipe, lamination process, and shaping with step-by-step photos! I highly recommend looking over these and reading the recipe card all the way through before starting.  

    yeast activated in water
    Activate yeast in water & sugar
    dry ingredients in mixing bowl
    Combine dry ingredients
    wet ingredients added to dry in mixing bowl
    Add yeast mixture & melted butter
    croissant dough in mixing bowl
    Mix until smooth
    croissant dough in glass bowl
    Chill for 30 minutes
    butter block shaped into square on parchment paper
    Make the butter block and chill
    butter block in center of dough
    Place butter block in center of dough
    dough folded over butter block
    Fold dough over, brushing away excess flour
    dough sealed around butter block
    Seal the edges together
    using rolling pin to press indentations in dough
    Press into dough with rolling pin
    dough rolled into long rectangle
    Roll dough out to 16"x9"
    bottom third of dough folded up
    Fold bottom third over
    dough folded into thirds
    Fold top third over
    dough being rolled out with rolling pin
    Repeat rolling & folding process
    dough folded into long rectangle
    Roll out to 16"x9", then fold
    dough folded into thirds
    Chill for 30 min, then repeat the process twice
    croissant dough cut in half to show layers
    Chill the dough overnight, then cut in half
    croissant dough cut into triangles
    Roll first half out to 14"x6" and cut triangles with notches
    shaped croissant dough on parchment lined baking sheet
    Roll the croissants up, chill for 30 minutes, then rise at room temp for one hour
    shaped croissant dough on baking sheet with egg wash brushed on top
    Brush with an egg wash and bake!

    FAQ

    What is the lamination process?

    Laminating dough is the process of rolling and folding dough with a butter block multiple times to achieve hundreds of layers dough & butter. These layers are essential to achieving ultra flaky croissants. As the croissants bake, the butter layers create steam and push the dough layers upwards, creating flakes of buttery goodness!

    Kitchen equipment:

    - Stand mixer: In order to properly knead the croissant dough, you need a stand mixer and a dough hook.
    - Rolling pin: To roll this dough out and give the croissants layers, you'll need a solid rolling pin!
    - Pastry brush: I like to use a pastry brush for brushing excess flour off of the dough. You'll also need one for the egg wash.
    - Kitchen scale: You'll need a kitchen scale to weigh all of your ingredients (read why below)!

    How long do these croissants last?

    These croissants are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    small batch mini croissants on a small plate with a bowl of jam
    small batch mini croissants on plate with one cut in half and jam spread on top

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    mini croissant cut in half to show inside texture held in two hands

    Baking in grams

    All of the recipes on this blog are carefully developed to create incredibly delicious baked goods that you can easily recreate in your own kitchen with success. The only way this is possible is to standardize the way ingredients are measured - by weight. Volume measurements are extremely inaccurate and leave room for significant errors. Not all measuring cups are made equally, so your one cup of flour will be different from my one cup of flour. By providing precise measurements in grams (aside from minor ingredients, which are given in tsp/tbsp), I can ensure that you can make the recipe accurately and with less cleanup! All you need is this kitchen scale. 

    If this still isn't enough to convince you, I have provided volume measurements in the recipe card. If you are interested in understanding the conversions, this is the best conversion chart.

    But trust me, once you try baking in grams you'll never turn back!

    Happy baking! x

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    small batch mini croissants on plate with jam

    Small Batch Mini Croissants

    • Author: Sloane
    • Prep Time: 2 hours
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    • Yield: 12 mini croissants 1x
    • Category: pastries
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: American
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    These small batch mini croissants make 12 ultra flaky & buttery pastries that are truly a labor of love and just what you need for your next brunch!


    Ingredients

    Scale

    For the croissant dough:

    • 150g (⅔ cup) water (lukewarm)
    • 20g (1 ½ tbsp) granulated sugar
    • 7g (2 ¼ tsp) active dry or instant yeast
    • 260g (2 cups + 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
    • 28g (3 tbsp) non-diastatic malt powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 28g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter (melted)

    For the butter block:

    • 140g (9 tbsp) unsalted butter (room temp)
    • 30g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour

    For the egg wash:

    • 1 egg
    • 1 tbsp water

    Instructions

    1. In a liquid measuring cup, combine lukewarm water, granulated sugar, and yeast. Set aside for a few minutes to activate.*
    2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the flour, malt powder, and salt.
    3. Add in the activated yeast mixture and melted butter.
    4. Mix on low-medium speed for 5 minutes until smooth.
    5. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
    6. Meanwhile, make the butter block.

    For the butter block:

    1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on low speed until smooth.
    2. Add in the flour and mix until fully combined.
    3. Transfer the butter mixture to a piece of parchment paper.
    4. Using an offset spatula, spread it out into 5" square.
    5. Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.

    For the lamination process:

    1. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 9" square.
    2. Place the butter block in the center of the dough with a corner facing you (like a diamond).
    3. Pull the dough over the butter block and pinch the seams together (use water to seal them).
    4. Turn the dough over and press several vertical and horizontal indentions with your rolling pin (as pictured above). This encourages the butter block to roll evenly with the dough.
    5. First Fold: Roll the dough out to 16"x9", turning the dough over every once in a while.*
    6. Once the dough is at the correct measurements, fold the bottom third over the middle, then the top third over. This is called a letter fold.
    7. Second fold: Repeat this rolling and folding process one more time.
    8. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
    9. Third fold: Repeat this rolling and folding process again.
    10. Fourth fold: Repeat this rolling and folding process again.
    11. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill overnight.

    For shaping and baking:

    1. After the dough has chilled overnight, cut it in half and place one half on a lightly floured surface and the second half back in the fridge.
    2. Roll the first half out to 14"x6".
    3. Using a pizza cutter or round pastry cutter, trim the edges off of all sides.
    4. Cut out 4-5 triangles (use a ruler to get straight lines).
    5. At the bottom of each triangle, cut a ½" notch.
    6. Roll each triangle up, ensuring the tip holds underneath the croissant. If it won't stay, use a bit of water to help it stick.
    7. Place the shaped croissants on a parchment lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge to chill one last time for 30 minutes.
    8. Repeat this process with the second half of the dough, as well as the dough scraps.
    9. Take the chilled croissants out of the fridge and let rise for about 1 hour.
    10. Towards the end of the proof time, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    11. When the croissants are done rising, brush them with an egg wash and bake for 10 minutes.
    12. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F and continue baking for another 5-8 minutes.
    13. Allow them to cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

    Notes

    • If using instant yeast, it will activate much faster.
    • It is extremely important that the dough and butter are both equally cold. If one seems to be warmer than the other, place it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
    • It's important to be as precise as possible with your measurements, so be sure to use a ruler!
    • These croissants are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be stored at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Keywords: mini croissants, small batch croissants, homemade croissants, easy croissant recipe, laminated dough

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    1. Heela says

      June 10, 2022 at 5:44 am

      I really want to make this, but i can't find non-diastatic malt powder i my area. Is there a substitute?

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    2. Maurice Roper says

      May 13, 2022 at 2:28 pm

      Can you make this recipe with sourdough starter and how much in grams
      Thank you

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