Croissants with marmalade
Description
Delicious baked goods for the whole family. This version uses cherries, but you can make croissants with jam at home using any filling of your choice. If desired, you can make the jam yourself, as it's a healthy and tasty treat. Serve with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, prepare the dough. Pour milk into a small saucepan (reserving 5 tablespoons). Add sugar and butter, then place over heat. The butter should melt completely and the sugar dissolve.
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Step 2
2. In a separate bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes to allow the yeast to activate. The milk and butter should be at room temperature to properly incorporate the yeast. Sift the flour with salt into a deep bowl and make a small well in the center. Crack in the egg.
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Step 3
3. Add the milk with yeast and mix thoroughly. The recipe for marmalade croissants can optionally be enhanced with a pinch of vanilla or cinnamon for added aroma.
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Step 4
4. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then knead it, adding more flour if necessary.
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Step 5
5. When the dough stops sticking to your hands, cover it with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place for 30-40 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Divide the risen dough into 3 equal pieces.
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Step 7
7. Each third should be rolled out thinly on a floured surface.
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Step 8
8. Cut into 8 equal triangles.
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Step 9
9. Place 1 spoonful of cherry (or any other) marmalade on the edge of the dough.
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Step 10
10. Roll up the croissants.
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Step 11
11. To make homemade marmalade croissants shiny, brush them with beaten egg yolk mixed with sugar.
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Step 12
12. Bake croissants at about 180 degrees for about 20 minutes. The main indicator is an appetizing color.
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Step 13
13. Slightly cooled croissants can be sprinkled with powdered sugar or nuts, for example.