Croissant Dough

Dough

• 1½ cups whole milk
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1½

Mixing the Dough

There are two ways to make croissant dough: kneading with your hands and using a stand mixer.

By-Hand Method

1. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat until it reaches the scalding point (180°F on a clipped-on thermometer); it will begin to steam and appear slightly foamy. Remove from heat and let cool to 115°F at ro