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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
1 teaspoon instant yeast
2 tablespoons milk powder
2 tablespoons sugar
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon bread improver
0.25 cup oil
1 egg (optional)
0.25 cup buttermilk (made with milk and vinegar)
0.5 kg all-purpose flour
250 ml water
250 grams butter

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

Add instant yeast, milk powder, sugar, salt, and bread improver to a bowl.

2

Mix the dry ingredients together.

3

Prepare buttermilk by mixing milk with a drop of vinegar.

4

Add 0.25 cup of water to the dry mixture and mix well to dissolve the yeast.

5

Let the mixture rest for 10-12 minutes to activate the yeast.

6

Add the prepared buttermilk to the mixture and combine.

7

Add 0.25 cup of oil and knead the dough until smooth.

8

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until doubled in size.

9

Knead the dough again and prepare to fold in butter.

10

Divide the dough into 7 pieces of approximately 100 grams each.

11

Roll each piece into a thin sheet (10-12 cm).

12

Layer butter between each sheet as you stack them.

13

Roll the layered dough into a croissant shape.

14

Let the shaped croissants rise until doubled in size again.

15

Bake the croissants until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingrollingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlrolling pinbaking sheetoven

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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