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Flaky & Buttery Croissant Bread Loaf

A laminated croissant-style bread loaf with flaky layers, rich buttery flavor, and a soft, airy interior perfect for slicing.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
Butter Block
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter cold

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Loaf pan

Method
 

  1. Prepare dough and let rise until doubled.
  2. Encases butter and laminate with folds.
  3. Chill between folds for structure.
  4. Shape dough into loaf and proof.
  5. Bake until golden and flaky.

Notes

Work with cold butter for best lamination. Chill dough if butter softens.