The necessary ingredients are: flour, sugar, salt, yeast, cold diced butter, and cold water.

To obtain authentic and well-layered croissants, it is preferable to use only butter. However, you can experiment with other fats if you want to explore different flavors.

It is essential to follow key steps such as gradually incorporating the butter during kneading to achieve thin and crispy layers in the dough. The necessary time to perform the turns is also important.

It is recommended to let the dough rest in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes between each turn so that it relaxes and becomes easier to handle when shaping.

After performing all the turns on your puff pastry (at least 3), roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Then, cut isosceles triangles and roll them starting from the base towards the pointed end to form your croissants.

The baking time for pure butter croissants will depend on your oven, but generally, it is recommended to bake them at 200°C for about 15 to 20 minutes until they are golden brown.

Yes, you can freeze the croissants before or after baking. If you prefer to freeze before baking, make sure to place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the freezer until firm, then transfer to an airtight bag for longer storage.

To achieve a beautiful shine on your pure butter croissants, use beaten egg mixed with a little cold water and gently brush their surface before baking. This will give them that shiny and appetizing appearance.

Absolutely! You can customize your pure butter croissants by adding chocolate (as in the classic pain au chocolat), sliced almonds, or even a savory filling like ham and cheese.

Pure butter croissants are delicious served warm or slightly warm for breakfast or brunch. You can also accompany them with jam, spread, or simply enjoy them as they are.