Croissants
Tantalise your toddlers taste buds with this delicious, easy-to-make Croissant recipe from Toddler Recipes Australia. Perfect for morning or afternoon tea, these simple yet nutritional croissants are sure to have your toddler going back for more! Learn how to prepare these yummy treats and make meal times fun with this easy to follow recipe.
General Information
- Servings: 4
- Keywords: croissants, breakfast, toddler friendly
- Calories: 213
- Protein: 5.3g
- Carbs: 25.3 g
- Fats: 8.6
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 375 ml (1.5 cups) of lukewarm milk
- 10g (2 tsp) of sugar
- 7g of active yeast
- 600g (5 cups) of all-purpose flour
- 120g (1/2 cup) of melted butter
- 5ml (1 teaspoon) of salt
Directions
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In a large bowl, mix the heat the milk, sugar and yeast together until combined. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes or until it starts to foam.
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Add the flour and salt and mix until all of the ingredients are mostly combined.
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Make a well in the middle and pour the melted butter into the center. Fold the mixture together until it becomes a soft dough.
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Knead the dough on a clean, floured surface for 10 minutes until it is pliable and elastic in texture.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rest in a warm, draft-free area for about 1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
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Roll the dough onto a floured surface and divide the dough into 8 sections. Lightly roll each section into a thin oval shape.
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Cut each oval along the long side into 3 even strips. Roll each strip into a crescent shape.
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Place the crescent-shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 140°C (280°F).
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Let the croissants rest for 10 minutes, then lightly brush them with melted butter.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the croissants are golden brown.
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Allow the croissants to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before serving.
Recommended Sides
- Strawberries for a sweet and tangy flavoring
- Yogurt for a cool and creamy balance
- Honey for an extra bit of sweetness
Don’t forget to serve with a giant helping of hugs and kisses for a little one happy meal!