How to Make Croissants

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups

whole milk

1/4 cup

granulated sugar

4 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour (1 pound 3 1/8 ounces, by weight)

2 tsp

instant or active yeast

2 tsp

kosher salt

2 tbsp

unsalted butter (softened)

2 sticks

unsalted butter ((1 cup by volume, 8 ounces by weight))

all-purpose flour

large egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon of water

1 pinch

kosher salt