Up Next
Back to Show
ChefSteps
How Croissant Dough Works
Season 2015
Episode 39
Flour, water, butter, yeast, sugar, and salt—these are the simple components of the ubiquitous French pastry that's known and loved worldwide for its flaky layers and tender interior. When mixed, kneaded, rested, folded, and rolled just right, these six ingredients make up a winning batch of laminated dough—with distinct layers that rise into a complex, cavernous labyrinth of deliciousness.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
1:57
Here’s how to throw the epic medieval feast you never knew you needed.
3:58
Wow your fellow Game of Thrones fans with this over-the-top feast centerpiece.
2:39
All the velvety texture of hollandaise, with half the fat.
1:34
Try this two-step trick for painlessly whipping up elegant matchsticks on the fly.
1:47
Learn to use a mandoline correctly, and you’ll save serious time in the kitchen.
2:50
No, it’s not traditional, but it’s fun, flavorful, and crazy quick.
1:27
It may be thousands of miles to the tropics, but island-worthy drinks are one step away.
1:35
Like canned mandarins, but fresher and juicier—and almost as easy.
2:17
Perk up a fish sandwich with this rich, nutty twist on aioli.
5:05
Can we come up with a recipe for squeaky cheese curds almost as incredible as Beecher’s?
4:35
Dreaming of Momofuku’s steamed buns? Make them at home with this streamlined recipe.
3:59
A smooth, creamy, pistachio-flavored riff on Nutella.