Ingredients
Croissant:
- 1000 grams LFM Bread Flour
- 600 grams cold water
- 120 grams white sugar
- 80 grams butter
- 10 grams salt
- 15 grams instant yeast
- 400 grams roll-in butter
Filling:
- Choice of your favorite ice cream
- Whipping cream
- Nuts of your choice
- Fresh fruits
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for the croissant except the roll-in fat or butter on low speed for 2 minutes and on high speed for 4 minutes.
- Get and roll your roll-in fat or butter into a size of 8×61/2 inches with the same consistency as your dough, then wrap it in foil, parchment paper, or a plastic sheet, then place it in the fridge until ready to use. When ready to use, make sure the butter is not too cold and hard to roll.
- Flatten the dough into a rectangle 9 x 20 inches and place the 8 x6 ½ rolled-in fat at the center of the dough. Fold to cover the sheet dough using a rolling pin. Make three single folds, letting them rest for 5 minutes each time.
- Roll and sheet the dough into width of 9-inch x 20cm and then cut into long triangles. Form and shape dough into croissants or puff pastry.
- Brush with egg wash, and let proof until doubled. Brush again with egg wash and bake in a 360°F oven for 12-15 minutes. depending on the size of the dough.
- Cool the croissants, then slice one end of the croissant to look like a cone.
- Fill your croissant with your favorite ice cream, whipping cream, nuts, and fruits.
Recipe Notes
- We use a certain type of roll-in fat that is very stable and does not require frequent refrigeration.
- Trim the edges of croissant dough evenly before cutting and shaping.
- Prep time: 30-40 minutes (does not include the resting and refrigeration time)
- Baking time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 14-16 pieces