Butter has always been a staple, but it is rarely made at home. It shows up wrapped in paper, already salted or unsalted, and ready to go. That convenience has slowly pushed the process out of sight.

This all-butter croissant dough by Paige Grandjean is the easiest, most foolproof way to make flawless croissants at home; you can also riff on the croissant recipe for endless pastry possibilities.