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These “instant” croissants are about the best return-on-pastry-investment we know of. That’s because they taste about 80 percent as good as our ultimate croissant rolls, but with only 20 percent of the work. Don’t get us wrong, we still love and stand by <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/recipes/the-secret-to-mastering-croissants-at-home">our guide to mastering handmade croissants at home</a>, but this recipe is perfect in any circumstance where you need delicious croissants ready and on the table in three hours instead of three days. Here, we’re using our <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/a-guide-to-pie-dough-the-final-recipe">ultimate guide to pie dough recipe</a> and then adding yeast and some quick folds to achieve the flaky layers, subtle crunch, and tender interior characteristic of this French pastry. Now there’s never a bad time to make croissants. So, what are you waiting for?