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Traditional Layered French Croissants

Prep Time: 140 min
Cook Time: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water