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Christmas Morning Croissants Recipe

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Growing up in France, we often enjoyed buttery croissants for breakfast with steaming cups of hot chocolate. I've tried to re-create the experience for my family with this recipe, and now, it's a Christmas tradition. —Tish Stevenson, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Christmas Morning Croissants Recipe

Prep: 50 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 32 Servings

50 20 70

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/4 cups cold butter, divided
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Melt 1/4 cup butter; set aside. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar and salt; add to yeast mixture. Add the milk, 1 egg and melted butter; beat until smooth.
Place remaining flour in a large bowl; cut in remaining butter until crumbly. Add yeast mixture; mix well. Do not knead. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about six times. Divide dough into four pieces. Roll each piece into a 16-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges.
Roll up wedges from the wide ends and place point side down 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Curve ends to form crescents. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Beat water and remaining egg; brush over rolls. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm. Yield: 32 rolls.

Leftover: Bacon Egg Salad Croissants

Originally published as Christmas Morning Croissants in Taste of Home October/November 2007, p31

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Reviewed on May. 15, 2012 by shirley larson

excellant, made for Easter and everyone loved them

Reviewed on May. 12, 2010 by oticu

They did not grow but were good nevertheless. I made them with blueberry filling.

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2010 by kristinscotth

These croissants are SO good! They are so light and buttery. I love them.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2010 by abreendre

Easy and great. I prepared these for a brunch and they all went.

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2009 by SusanGallup

I make these croissants a little smaller than the original recipe for most family gatherings and everyone really loves them.

Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2009 by SusanGallup

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by bikenviken

These are wonderful! Not as fluffy as tradition croissants but a lot less work and still flaky and soft. I will be making these again and again!

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by Anonymous

I decided to try these, for the first time, they are EXCELLENT! My family really enjoyed these rolls, and so did I. Thank you for sharing this with us.