Easy Ham and Cheese Croissants | Akis Petretzikis

croissant dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought puff pastry

Whole wheat adds fiber and nutrition.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, while bologna is often more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

Add water at room temperature, sugar, and yeast to a bowl.

Let the yeast activate for 5 to 10 minutes or continue with the recipe immediately.

Add flour, butter, and salt to the bowl with the yeast mixture.

Use a hook attachment on the mixer to knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, up to 8 minutes.

Let the dough rise until it doubles in size, approximately 45 minutes in a warm room.

Press the dough down and cut it in half; each half will yield 8 croissants.

Roll out one half of the dough into a circle using a rolling pin and flour.

Cut the circle into 8 triangles using a knife or pizza cutter.

Add a bit of barbecue sauce or ketchup to the base of each triangle.

Sprinkle oregano on top of the sauce.

Place a piece of ham and cheese on each triangle.

Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point, pulling the edges slightly as you roll.

Place the rolled croissants on a baking pan lined with parchment paper, ensuring the point is underneath.

Brush the tops with egg wash or milk for a glossy finish, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (374°F).

Bake the croissants for 20 minutes until golden brown.

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