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How to make perfect croissants using puff pastry! A trick with baking paper!

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Croissants

Cultural Context

Croissants are a quintessential French pastry, known for their flaky texture and buttery flavor. They are often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack, and are a staple in French bakeries. The origins of the croissant are debated, with some tracing it back to Austria, while others credit France for its popularization. Regardless, they have become synonymous with French cuisine and culture, often paired with coffee or hot chocolate in cafes.

FrenchFRother
180 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
250 g eggs
150 g pastry cream
200 g almonds
50 g pastry dough
1 piece milk
25 ml cream
200 ml boiled cream
200 g powdered sugar
20 g whipping cream

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine can be lower in saturated fat, while shortening is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2

Prepare the puff pastry.

3

In a bowl, combine 250 g of eggs with 150 g of pastry cream.

4

Chop 200 g of almonds and add them to the mixture.

5

Add 50 g of pastry dough to the mixture and mix well.

6

Pour in 1 piece of milk and 25 ml of cream into the mixture.

7

In a separate bowl, whip 200 ml of boiled cream until soft peaks form.

8

Gradually add 200 g of powdered sugar to the whipped cream and continue to whip until well combined.

9

Fold the whipped cream into the egg and pastry mixture gently until combined.

10

Spoon the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingrollingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

ovenbaking sheetmixing bowl

Allergens

glutendairy
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Note

Origin debated between Austria and France.

Also Known As

Butter CroissantsFrench Croissants
Local Name: Croissants

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