Delicious, flaky and buttery vegan croissants at home!! Crispy on the outside, tender and delectable on the inside, the dairy-free version of the classic French pastry is easier to make than one might believe. This recipe includes basic methods of how to make croissant dough, how to prepare the vegan butter square, how to laminate the dough to create the layers within the croissant pastry, and how to cut and shape the dough. From there, you can make classic, plain buttery croissants, cheese croissants, chocolate hazelnut croissants, and the magnificent chocolate croissant AKA pain au chocolat. --Making Croissants Timing-- Start 3 days before you plan to serve your croissants (2 days possible, 3 recommended, up to 6 days in advance) Day 1 - Make dough & butter square Day 2 - Laminate (roll out and fold 3 times, waiting at least 30 minutes between each "turn") Day 3 - Shape dough, let rise (2 hours), and bake (about 30 minutes total) For example, make dough and butter square on Friday night; laminate during the day on Saturday, then wake up early to shape the dough about 3 - 4 hours before brunch starts on Sunday. Pin this recipe.