Overnight Sourdough Croissants

Name: Overnight Sourdough Croissants
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 oz active sourdough starter (1 cup, 100% hydration); 10 oz whole milk (1 ¼ cups, scalded and cooled to 110 °F); ½ teaspoon dry yeast (optional, see note); 17 ½ oz unbleached all purpose flour (3 ½ cups, see note); 3 oz granulated sugar (⅓ cup); 2 teaspoons table salt; 16 oz unsalted butter (pliable but still cool); 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:25min

Classic croissants take on a extra special flavor when made with sourdough starter. To have warm Sourdough Croissants for breakfast, refrigerate overnight and bake in the morning.

Updated at: Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:38:46 GMT