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Little Ones Approved
Croissant Bread
A beautifully flaky, buttery puff pastry loaf with garlic butter topping. Looks impressive but couldn't be easier!
55 mins total
Serves 6
easy
Prep Time
Prep10 mins
Cook45 mins
Total55 mins
Ingredients
For 6 servings
- 475g puff pastry sheet (ready-rolled)
- Garlic Butter Topping:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- 1–2 tsp olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Line a loaf tin or baking tray.
- 2
Unroll the puff pastry sheet.
- 3
Using a pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 8 long strips.
- 4
Lay the strips side by side, slightly overlapping (do not stack).
- 5
Gently press the strips together, then roll them into a coil/loaf shape.
- 6
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden and fully cooked.
- 7
Cool slightly before adding toppings.
- 8
Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and olive oil until smooth.
- 9
Spread the garlic butter over the warm croissant bread so it melts slightly.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Published 9 February 2025