Classic croissant
What does your dream morning look like? We think that a cozy terrace with a fresh newspaper, a hot cup of coffee, and a crispy croissant will win in this category. Not everyone can or wants to experience the beauty and grandeur of the city from the heights of Montmartre, but treating yourself to fresh pastries is a pleasure accessible to everyone. Let’s start by noting that the classic French croissant recipe is a meticulous and time-consuming process: it requires patience and attention to detail. But the satisfaction you’ll experience afterward… believe me, it’s worth it
- 2 h 30 min
What does your dream morning look like? We think that a cozy terrace with a fresh newspaper, a hot cup of coffee, and a crispy croissant will win in this category. Not everyone can or wants to experience the beauty and grandeur of the city from the heights of Montmartre, but treating yourself to fresh pastries is a pleasure accessible to everyone. Let’s start by noting that the classic French croissant recipe is a meticulous and time-consuming process: it requires patience and attention to detail. But the satisfaction you’ll experience afterward… believe me, it’s worth it
Use
Use
Ingredients
Sugar powder (using finely ground flour is important for the “purity” of the dough)
60 g
Salt
10 g
Fresh yeast
20 g
Warm milk
200 g
Large chicken egg
1
Butter with at least 82% fat content
300 g
Method of preparation
1
Sift the flour and create a mound with a hollow in the center for pouring yeast and milk. Mix sugar and salt, sprinkle them around the flour mound. *It is very important that the yeast does not come into contact with salt and sugar, as it significantly reduces their effectiveness
2
Cut the yeast and add it to warm milk. Pour the homogeneous mass into the hollow and mix. If using a mixer, set it to the lowest speed. Add an egg and 60 grams of room temperature butter to the mixture. Mix well for 7 minutes at the lowest speed
3
The resulting dough needs to be “pounded”: sprinkle the table with flour and start throwing the dough with force. This is necessary to completely dissolve the butter without the heat from your hands. Our body temperature affects the yeast, and at this stage, it is important to “activate” only the gluten. The result should be a smooth and elastic dough. *It is very important not to make the dough too hard, as it won’t be crispy in the pastry
4
Leave the finished dough in a warm place for 30 minutes. After it rises, press it down with your palm and place it in the refrigerator for 50 minutes. While the dough is resting, take 300 grams of butter, wrap it in plastic wrap, and roll it into a sheet no more than 8 millimeters thick. Then put it all in the refrigerator for 5-7 minutes
5
Roll out the dough into a sheet: 1 to 3, place a sheet of butter on it, and fold it in thirds. Place it in the refrigerator for half an hour. Take it out again and roll it out across the folds, then put it back in the refrigerator. This time, leave it for 10 minutes. Take it out again and roll it out across the folds
6
After all the manipulations, you should have a uniform, layered dough with a tender consistency. To make “authentic” French croissants, cut the dough into triangles, with each triangle measuring at least 20 centimeters in length. Make a 2-centimeter cut at the base of each triangle. Roll them into croissant shapes and place them on a baking sheet in a warm place for 40 minutes to rise. After that, brush them with egg yolk. Bake the croissants in a preheated oven at 175-180 degrees Celsius if using convection, or at 200 degrees Celsius without convection. Bake for 12-15 minutes until they have a golden crust
7
Serve the croissants warm. There are many ways to serve them, but we’ll mention the classics – with jam or chocolate spread. To adhere to French etiquette, it’s proper to place several spoonfuls of jam on a saucer and, by breaking off small pieces, gradually enjoy it. The tips of the croissant are considered the most delicious, and connoisseurs like to dip them in coffee
8
The dish is ready!
Loving to cook is an art, and we sincerely wish you to master it to perfection! Delight your loved ones with new recipes. Enjoy your meal! With care for you, UE “Borisovskiy kombinat hleboproduktov”
