TRADITIONAL BUTTERY FRENCH CROISSANTS FOR LAZY BISTRO BREAKFASTS
I do not profess to make these all the time; living in France gives me access to wonderful croissants and other French breakfast pastries, However, these are even BETTER than MOST I can buy at the boulangerie, really! It is a time consuming process to make them, but the results are well worth the effort. The butter-enriched dough can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, and it can also be frozen. Once you have the hang of adding the butter to the dough and turning and rolling it to trap the air in between the layers, you are nearly there with the technique. This is my own recipe for croissants, and the quantity yields between 8 and 12 croissants, depending on how accurate you are with the measurements of the triangles before they are rolled. I usually start my dough off in my bread machine for the mixing, kneading and proving - it just gives me more time in the kitchen to get on with other things. I have also given the traditional method by hand, and the dough can also be mixed with a dough hook in a food mixer - choose whatever method is best for you! These croissants can also be frozen - before being baked; defrost overnight in the fridge before baking as normal. Eat these with freshly ground coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice, fresh butter and a selection of confitures, jams and conserves.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Yeast Breads
Time P1DT2h20m
Yield 8-12 Croissants, 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven temperature to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- BREAD MACHINE: Put the milk, water, egg, flour, salt, sugar, 1 oz butter and the yeast into your machine and select dough, normal. This will mix, knead and prove the dough and takes about an hour and a half depending on your machine.
- BY HAND: Put the egg, flour, salt, sugar, 1 oz butter and the yeast in a large mixing bowl. Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix in the warm milk and the warm water until the mixture forms into a pliable dough. Cover and put the dough in a warm place, until it has nearly doubled in size.
- BUTTER DOUGH: Place the dough (both from the bread machine and by hand) on a floured surface and knead well until it feels elastic.Return the dough to the bowl, cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Return the chilled dough to your floured work surface and roll it into a rectangular shape, around 50cm X 20cm - 20" X 8".
- Separate the remaining butter into 3 portions and then using one third of the butter, dot the butter over the upper two thirds of the rolled dough, keeping a 1cm/1/2" border around the edges. Fold the dough into three , bringing up the bottom unbuttered part of the dough, and then folding the top buttered part of the dough over.
- Give the dough a half turn so that the open edges are now top and bottom and seal the edges with your rolling pin. Then take your rolling pin and press the dough at intervals to seal the dough and create air pockets. Roll out into a rectangle again, the same size, and then continue as before, two more times until your butter is used up - please see photos as a guide. It is important to return the rolled dough to the fridge in between each rolling to ensure the butter does not melt and the dough does not become too sticky. After the last rolling when all the butter is used, return the dough to the refrigerator to chill for a further 30 minutes.
- Remove from fridge and roll carefully into a big rectangle 50cm/30cm/24inx12in cut in half lengthways, divide each half into 4 to 6 triangles. Take one triangle at a time,and brush the triangle with the egg wash of milk and egg. Then from the widest edge of the triangle, roll up loosely and place in a crescent shape on a tray. Brush with the egg wash over the top for the glaze.
- TO FREEZE: At this point the croissants can be frozen; Open freeze them on a large tray, a baking tray is fine and then pack them into a rigid container or freezer bags when they are frozen. For use, remove from freezer the number required for breakfast, put onto baking tray and leave overnight. Put into a hot oven and cook for about 20 minutes until browned and risen.
- TO BAKE: Place the shaped croissants on baking trays lined with silicone baking parchment and leave to rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour.Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4, Fat 22.4, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 102.2, Sodium 495.1, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 6.9
BRUNCH CROISSANTS
While searching for new breakfast recipes for my kids (that are quick enough for busy school mornings), I found this recipe on the Gooseberry Patch website (submitted by Donna Vogel). The recipe makes great use of leftover ham, but I think other breakfast meats would be just as good.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium size mixing bowl, combine the ham and cream cheese.
- Unroll and separate croissants. Place a dollop of the ham mixture on each croissant. Roll up croissants and place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake, uncovered, at 425°F for 15 to 18 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 255.1, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 12
BREAKFAST CROISSANTS STUFFED WITH HAM AND GRUYERE
A quick grab-and-go breakfast timesaver and a great use of leftover ham. This recipe makes a week's worth of meals that can be frozen. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat on medium to low power (40% power) for approximately 45 seconds.
Provided by B. Tario
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Meat and Seafood Ham
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Unroll crescent dough and separate individual rolls at perforations. Place 1 piece of ham and 1 tablespoon of Gruyere cheese in the center of each triangle. Fold over the 2 longer sides of the triangle, overlapping them to seal ham and cheese.
- Arrange crescents 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely on a cooling rack.
- Wrap crescents individually with wax paper and place into a large resealable bag. Place in the freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 15 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 749.7 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
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