Through a simple series of steps we can enjoy these classic pastries that are perfect for both breakfast and a snack.
Who has never thought of a snack with mate and croissants? These bills are easy to make and they are part of the perfect combo for any Argentine.
The half Moon It is a product derived from the viennoiserie French, similar to the croissantHowever, unlike these variants, the crescent moon It stands out for being spongy on the inside and a much sweeter flavor..
Traditionally, two types of croissants are sold in any bakery: of butter (soft and sweet) or fat (harder and saltier). Anyway, if you don’t have a store nearby, with this recipe you can prepare them yourself.
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Simple croissant recipe
The recipe for making croissants is simple, but it is You must pay close attention to kneading and rising time..
Ingredients
- 500 grams of 0000 wheat flour.
- 10 grams of salt.
- 50 grams of sugar.
- 25 grams of fresh yeast.
- 250 ml of warm milk.
- 1 egg.
- 200 grams of lard (butter) at room temperature.
- 1 beaten egg for painting.
Preparation
- First, mix the flour with the salt and sugar in a large bowl.
- Crumble the fresh yeast and dissolve it in the warm milk, then let it rest for a few minutes until foam forms.
- Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in the milk with yeast and the egg.
- Mix well until a homogeneous dough is formed.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes, until it has a smooth and elastic texture.
- Place the dough in a bowl with a little oil, cover it with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle with a rolling pin.
- Spread the butter over two-thirds of the dough. Then fold the dough into thirds.
- Turn the dough 90 degrees and stretch it. Repeat the folding and stretching process two more times to obtain the flaky texture.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and cut out elongated triangles. Once done, roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form the crescents.
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover with a damp cloth and let them rise for 1 more hour.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Finally, brush the croissants with beaten egg and cook for 20 minutes or until golden.
These are the Estimated times for each part of the process:
- 45 minutes to prepare the dough.
- 1 hour for the first rise.
- 30 minutes for rolling and shaping the crescents.
- 1 hour for the second rise.
- 20 minutes for baking.
Source: Ambito
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