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croissant dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: puff pastry

Puff pastry is more accessible and can be lighter.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Processed cheese is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Roll out the croissant dough on a floured surface.

Cut the dough into triangles.

Spread a thin layer of mustard on each triangle.

Place a slice of ham and cheese on the wide end of each triangle.

Sprinkle with black pepper and herbs to taste.

Roll the dough from the wide end to the tip to form a crescent shape.

Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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