HOT BUTTER & SAGE CROISSANTS

Fill your home with the irresistible aroma of warm butter and sage with these freshly baked croissants. Perfect for a cozy Sunday morning breakfast, these golden, flaky croissants are delightful plain or sliced open and filled with savory prosciutto cotto. A traditional treat elevated with fragrant herbs and rich butter.

🥣 Ingredients

Dough:

350 g all-purpose flour
50 ml kefir
50 ml warm milk
50 ml warm water
50 ml oil
1 egg
1/2 packet dry yeast (approx. 7 g)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar

Butter & Sage Filling:

75 g unsalted butter
10 large fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp salt

Egg Wash & Topping:

1 egg
3 tbsp milk
🧀 Grated hard or semi-hard cheese (Parmesan recommended)
🌶️ Freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

Dissolve dry yeast in warm water mixed with sugar. Let it rest in a warm place until frothy (about 10 minutes).
Combine all dough ingredients, including the yeast mixture, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes with a mixer or one bread machine cycle).
Divide dough into 4 equal portions (~145 g each).

Roll and Assemble

Roll each portion into a thin round sheet (~20 cm diameter).
Cream butter with salt, then mix in chopped sage.
Spread half the butter mixture on 2 sheets, leaving a 1 cm border.
Place the remaining sheets on top, forming two “butter sandwiches.”
Roll each sandwich gently to ~25-27 cm diameter. Wipe any leaking butter.

Shape the Croissants

Cut each large circle into 8 triangles.
Roll each triangle from wide edge to tip, stretching tip slightly.
Arrange croissants on parchment-lined trays, tip underneath.

Proof

Cover trays with plastic bags or cloth and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

Bake

Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F).
Brush croissants with egg wash (egg + milk).
Bake 20 minutes until golden.

Final Touch

Remove from oven; sprinkle grated cheese 🧀 and black pepper 🌶️.
Return to oven 1 minute to melt cheese.

Serve

Serve warm or room temperature, plain or filled with prosciutto.
Store leftovers in a sealed bag.

💡 Tips

Handle dough gently to keep soft and elastic.
Rolling “butter sandwiches” creates tender, flaky layers.
Use fresh sage and quality butter for best flavor.
Enjoy croissants fresh or reheated gently.

📝 Final Thoughts

These Hot Butter & Sage Croissants are a fragrant, buttery delight that fills your home with warmth and inviting aromas. Crisp, golden crust with herb-infused butter makes them irresistible, especially when paired with savory prosciutto. Ideal for any occasion.