Chef John's Croissants

By Chef John

4.5 / 5

30min

25min

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1 cup warm water 100 degrees F or 38 degrees C
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup granulated white sugar
3 ½ cups unbleached bread flour
3 teaspoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons butter room temperature, cut into pieces
2 sticks unsalted European-style butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon water