roissants are a classic French pastry known for their flaky layers, buttery taste, and crescent-shaped form. These delicate viennoiseries are made from laminated dough, a process that involves folding butter into the dough multiple times to create hundreds of thin layers.
Mastering croissant baking requires precision in dough temperature control, proofing time, and butter lamination technique. Even slight variations in room temperature or rolling pressure can affect the final texture and rise of the pastry.
Best Croissant Baking Books
If you’re interested in learning the art of making croissants at home, the best croissant baking books offer detailed guidance on critical concepts like gluten development, fermentation stages, and the ideal dough elasticity for proper shaping.
From understanding how to align butter sheets correctly to controlling proofing environments for maximum lift and flake, these resources provide essential knowledge to elevate your croissant baking skills.
French Boulangerie: Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
- Hardcover Book
- FERRANDI Paris (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages - 02/06/2024 (Publication Date) - Flammarion (Publisher)
French Patisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
- Hardcover Book
- FERRANDI Paris (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 656 Pages - 11/14/2017 (Publication Date) - Flammarion (Publisher)
Croissant Dozens
- Tian, Jialin (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 160 Pages - 06/06/2021 (Publication Date) - Jayca (Publisher)
Lune: Croissants All Day, All Night
- Hardcover Book
- Reid, Kate (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 02/07/2023 (Publication Date) - Quadrille (Publisher)
The French Bakery Cookbook: Over 85 Authentic Recipes That Bring the Boulangerie into Your Home
- Hardcover Book
- Zerkel, Kimberly (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 256 Pages - 03/05/2024 (Publication Date) - Cider Mill Press (Publisher)
100 Morning Treats: With Muffins, Rolls, Biscuits, Sweet and Savory Breakfast Breads, and More (100 Baking Recipes for Every Kitchen)
- Hardcover Book
- Kieffer, Sarah (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 304 Pages - 05/09/2023 (Publication Date) - Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Croissant Cookbook: Flaky, Golden Pastries Made Simple with Recipes for Everything from Traditional Croissants to Rich, Flavor-Packed Twists
- Aponte, Keith (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 67 Pages - 10/19/2024 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
The Art of Lamination II: Mastering the Art and Craft of Laminated Pastry
- Griffin, Jimmy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 314 Pages - 04/20/2023 (Publication Date) - Nielsen UK (Publisher)
The Baking Bible
- Hardcover Book
- Beranbaum, Rose Levy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 576 Pages - 10/28/2014 (Publication Date) - Harvest (Publisher)
The Art of Lamination: Advanced Technical Laminated Pastry Production 2020
- Griffin, Jimmy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 187 Pages - 06/27/2020 (Publication Date) - 978-1-8381082-1-2 (Publisher)
Pastry Temple: Baking with Inspired Flavors (A Pastry Cookbook for Croissant, Brioche, and Puff Pastry)
- Hardcover Book
- Wood, Christina (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 208 Pages - 10/07/2025 (Publication Date) - Sasquatch Books (Publisher)
Baking Class: 50 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Bake! (Cooking Class)
- Book - baking class: 50 fun recipes kids will love to bake (cooking class)
- Language: english
- Binding: other
- Cook, Deanna F. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages - 09/05/2017 (Publication Date) - Storey Publishing, LLC (Publisher)
The Fresh-Milled Flour Bread Book: The Complete Guide to Mastering Your Home Mill for Artisan Sourdough, Pizza, Croissants and More
- Giuffi, Tim (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages - 06/20/2023 (Publication Date) - Page Street Publishing (Publisher)
Baking: The Ultimate Cookbook (Ultimate Cookbooks)
- Hardcover Book
- Gonzalez, Robert (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 816 Pages - 01/25/2022 (Publication Date) - Cider Mill Press (Publisher)
Handbook of Easy Croissant Recipes:: A Step-by-Step Guide to Classic, Savory, and Sweet Croissants Made Simple
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Kumar, Parveen Kumar (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 171 Pages - 04/03/2025 (Publication Date)
Standard Baking Co. Pastries
- Hardcover Book
- Pray, Alison (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 176 Pages - 10/16/2012 (Publication Date) - Down East Books (Publisher)
Step-By-Step Simple Artisan Sourdough Bread Recipe Cook Book; Spiral Bound, Water Resistant with Magnet
- Simple Bread Baking Cookbook: This top-spiral bound sour dough bread booklet, measuring 7 x 6 inches, is the perfect baking companion for beginning sourdough fans. Because of its small size, it doesn't take up much space on your kitchen counter, and the...
- Organized Tabs for Quick Reference: The user-friendly tabs simplify recipe and instruction navigation. The tabs are well labeled, so you can quickly locate the information you need, whether it's fermentation times, dough ingredient amounts, or...
- Beginner-Friendly Instructions and Terminology: Dive into the world of baking sourdough bread with confidence! This bread making booklet simplifies and clarifies difficult baking terminology. Step-by-step instructions take you through each stage of the...
- Durable and Water Resistant Materials: Printed on heavy-duty card stock, this cookbook is designed to withstand the demands of a busy kitchen. A durable coating on each page provides water resistance, so spills and splatters are no problem and you easily...
- Easy Accessibility with Magnet and Hanging Loop: The super-strong magnet adheres easily to the back and the top hanging loop ensures convenience and practicality. Attach your booklet to the refrigerator for easy access, or hang it on a nearby hook to keep...
Tartine: Revised Edition: A Classic Revisited: 68 All-New Recipes + 55 Updated Favorites
- Hardcover Book
- Prueitt, Elisabeth (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 328 Pages - 10/01/2019 (Publication Date) - Chronicle Books (Publisher)
Nordic Ware Best of the Bundt Baking Book, Original Bundt Cake Recipe Book, Multicoloured Bundt Cookbook
- Long-lasting quality: All of Nordic Ware's Bundt cake recipe books are made to the same exacting standards as all our classic bakeware, so top quality is assured
- Delicious recipes: This bundt cake recipe book features a newly compiled collection of prize-winning classics specially designed for Nordic Ware Bundt tins
- Sturdy hardcover: Its premium look and feel, full-colour photography, and many unique, delicious recipes make this layer cake book a kitchen staple
- Insider tips: Learn how to bake the perfect Bundt time and time again with insider tips from the experts inside this must-have cake cookbook
- Long warranty: We take pride in presenting the very finest products. We are confident in the quality of our baking cookbook, and so we supply it with a 5-year warranty
- English (Publication Language)
Bake Like a French Pastry Chef: Delectable Cakes, Perfect Tarts, Flaky Croissants, and More
- de Rovira, Michel (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 224 Pages - 08/21/2018 (Publication Date) - Countryman Press (Publisher)
Croissant baking blends the science of fermentation with the finesse of pastry craftsmanship. It’s a slow, technique-driven process that demands patience and practice—but yields deeply satisfying results.
The best croissant baking books offer more than just visual instructions; they explore lamination theory, baking temperature curves, yeast-leavened dough behavior, and texture optimization strategies.
You’ll learn to troubleshoot issues like uneven layers, dough tearing, under-proofing, and butter leakage—all while developing an intuitive feel for working with enriched dough.
Whether you’re aiming to create classic croissants, pain au chocolat, or almond-filled variations, these guides empower you to bring authentic French viennoiserie into your home kitchen with confidence and consistency.
