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recipe flaky homemade croissants
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 8 croissants 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Indulge in these flaky croissants filled with a delightful orange-almond frangipane and finished with a shimmering apricot glaze. This recipe delivers a show-stopping pastry experience perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 250g (2 cups) All-Purpose Flour: The base of the dough, providing structure and tenderness.
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Granulated Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness and activates the yeast.
- 5g (1 tsp) Salt: Enhances flavors and controls yeast activity.
- 10g (1 Tbsp) Instant Yeast: For convenient dough rising.
- 150ml (2/3 cup) Warm Water: Hydrates the flour and activates the yeast.
- 150ml (2/3 cup) Warm Whole Milk: Adds richness and tenderness.
- 150g (2/3 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: For flavor and a softer crumb.
- 150g (2/3 cup) Unsalted Butter, Cold: Creates flaky layers during baking.
- 100g (1 cup) Almond Flour: The base of the frangipane filling.
- 80g (6 Tbsp) Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the frangipane.
- 60g (1/4 cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Adds richness to the frangipane.
- 1 Large Egg: Binds the frangipane ingredients.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract: Enhances the frangipane flavor.
- Zest of 1 Orange + 1 Tbsp Orange Juice: Brightens the frangipane with citrus flavor.
- 120g (1/2 cup) Apricot Preserves: Creates a glossy glaze.
- 1 Tbsp Water: Thins the apricot preserves.
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice: Adds brightness to the glaze.
- 30g (1/4 cup) Sliced Almonds, Toasted: Provides a crunchy garnish.
- Extra Orange Zest: For a final flourish of flavor.
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix in water, milk, and softened butter until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead & First Rest: Knead dough for 5-6 minutes, then rest for 30 minutes.
- Enclose Butter Block: Roll dough, enclose cold butter, and seal.
- Laminate Dough: Roll, fold, and chill dough three times for flaky layers.
- Cut Triangles: Roll dough and cut into triangles.
- Prepare Frangipane: Cream butter and sugar, add egg, vanilla, orange zest, and almond flour.
- Shape Croissants: Roll triangles with frangipane into crescent shapes.
- Proof Croissants: Let croissants rise for 1-2 hours.
- Bake Croissants: Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15-18 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: Heat apricot preserves, water, and lemon juice.
- Glaze & Garnish: Brush with glaze, sprinkle with almonds and orange zest.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter remains cold during lamination. Chilling the dough between folds is crucial for creating flaky layers.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg