Recipe: UnDunkin’ delicious croissants

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Proof the yeast in the warm water and set aside.

Step 2

Beat egg yolks, stir them in warm milk, sugar, salt, yeast mixture and ⅔ cup of the flour.

Step 3

Beat until smooth and set aside.

Step 4

Cut butter into remaining flour until particles are the size of large peas.

Step 5

Pour in yeast mixture.

Step 6

Mix lightly with a spatula just until flour is moistened.

Step 7

Cover and chill at least two hours or up to three days.

Step 8

The dough must be cold when rolling out. If it gets too warm and the butter starts to melt, fold into thirds and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Turn out onto a floured board and knead the dough lightly.

Step 10

Divide into thirds.

Step 11

Roll each into a circle and cut into pie shaped wedges. This recipe makes 36 small croissants, but you can make them as big as you want.

Step 12

Roll wedges starting at the wide end.

Step 13

Place point side down on a greased baking sheet.

Step 14

Cover with towel and let rise at room temperature until doubled.

Step 15

Brush each with beaten egg white.

Step 16

Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 20 minutes.

Step 17

Serve warm, sliced in half. Spread Nutella as a finishing touch and for a sweet layer of chocolate.