Italian‑style croissants
Description
Delicious pastry for the whole family. Although croissants are a classic of French cuisine, indispensable to any breakfast, they are no less popular in other countries. In Italy, croissants are called “cornetto,” baked from a tender dough, flaky and airy, with a delicate vanilla aroma. Cornetto with cappuccino – bravissimo! While the croissants are warm, dust them with powdered sugar and serve them at the table. Try making this ultra‑delicate Italian pastry and enjoy every bite, imagining yourself on the veranda of a cozy café somewhere in Venice.
Instructions
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Step 1
So, let's start with the pre-ferment. Mix the yeast with room‑temperature water and flour.
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Step 2
Add the remaining flour and knead the dough.
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Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, milk, and eggs.
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Step 4
Mix the milk mixture with the flour mixture. Knead a soft dough.
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Step 5
Place the dough in a bag and spread it into an even thin layer across the bag, so that it forms a square. Put the dough in the refrigerator for 10 hours.
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Step 6
After the dough has rested, place room‑temperature butter in the center, fold the edges over, and roll it out.
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Step 7
Thinly rolled dough, cut into triangles as shown in the photo.
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Step 8
Stretch each triangle slightly and make a cut from the wide edge.
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Step 9
Roll each triangle into a crescent roll.
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Step 10
Place the pieces on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg, and put in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 15–20 minutes. Done!