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Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
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Step 2: Add warm milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
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Step 3: Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
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Step 4: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
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Step 5: Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
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Step 6: Cut the dough into long, thin triangles.
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Step 7: Roll each triangle into a croissant shape, curling the ends towards each other.
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Step 8: Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between each one.
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Step 9: Brush the tops of the croissants with beaten egg and softened butter.
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Step 10: Bake the croissants in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.