harder than expected

I tried to make croissants from scratch, but the result didn't turn out like a proper croissant at all. I think I have not been patient and diligent enough with the rising, then multiple folding, and resting periods to get the dough and butter layers right. So instead of delicious fluffy-layered croissants, I ended up with, well, something rather too dense and very, very buttery. :( Well, it is still edible at least.