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Classic Croissants by Jeffrey Hamelman

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grind

Classic Croissants by Jeffrey Hamelman

I hope it's cool to post these links - not sure what the etiquette is -

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/classic-croissants.aspx

Slide show -

http://www.finecooking.com/audioslideshow/104950/index.asp

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lazybaker

Here are some other links on tips and techniques on making croissants:

 http://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/croissants.htm

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvYMnMT6eVc

I like how the triangles are returned to the fridge to chill a bit. Though, I wouldn't have them overlapping like that because they might end up sticking to each other.