Traditional Layered French Croissants

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• ¼ cup lukewarm water
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water