Baker’s Croissants - RedManShop

Ingredients

• Large Eggs — 2, plus enough warm water to make 2 cups (454g) of liquid
• Granulated Sugar — 1/4 cup (50g), divided
• Unbleached All-Purpose Flour — 5 1/2 to 6 cups (660g to 720g)
• Instant Yeast — 2 1/4 teaspoons
• Butter, Melted — 2 tablespoons (28g)
• Dry Milk (Baker’s Special or Nonfat, Optional) — 1/2 cup (56g)
• Table Salt — 1 scant tablespoon (16g)
• Vanilla Extract (Optional; for Sweet Pastry) — 1 teaspoon
• Unsalted Butter, Cool to the Touch — 30 tablespoons (425g)
• Table Salt — 3/4 teaspoon
• Unbleached All-Purpose Flour — 1/2 cup (60g)