French Croissant

Name: French Croissant
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 cups butter; 4 cups flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 (7 g) packages dry yeast; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 1/2 cups milk, warmed to 80 F to 90 F (27 C to 32 C); 1/2 cup half-and-half, warmed; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups butter
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 (7 g) packages dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups milk, warmed to 80 F to 90 F (27 C to 32 C)
1/2 cup half-and-half, warmed
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

Directions

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["(3/4 pound) of butter and margarine, equally divided and softened at room temperature.", "Sprinkle 3 Tbsp flour over butter and blend together on the work surface. On a length of foil, fashion a 6\" square of soft butter; fold over the sides of the foil to enclose. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 2 to 3 hours.""