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The croissant-making process begins with carefully selecting ingredients for the dough. A combination of milk and water, rather than just water, is used to achieve a tender crumb, with the milk's sugar contributing to a desirable deep copper color []. Bread flour is chosen for its high protein content, providing structural support for better volume, a chewier texture, and enhanced browning of the crust []. The dough is mixed just enough to hydrate the flour, avoiding overdevelopment of gluten, as this can lead to issues during rolling and lamination []. After an hour of resting and rising at room temperature, the dough is punched down, shaped into a square, and refrigerated for later use [].
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The croissant-making process begins with carefully selecting ingredients for the dough. A combination of milk and water, rather than just water, is used to achieve a tender crumb, with the milk's sugar contributing to a desirable deep copper color []. Bread flour is chosen for its high protein content, providing structural support for better volume, a chewier texture, and enhanced browning of the crust []. The dough is mixed just enough to hydrate the flour, avoiding overdevelopment of gluten, as this can lead to issues during rolling and lamination []. After an hour of resting and rising at room temperature, the dough is punched down, shaped into a square, and refrigerated for later use [].