Description
Indulge in the delightful creation of Simplified Sourdough Croissants, which offer a flaky and buttery texture that’s surprisingly easy to achieve. Perfect for breakfast gatherings, brunches, or simply a self-indulgent treat, these croissants feature a simplified lamination method that results in impressive layers without the stress. The rich flavor profile, coupled with the unique benefits of sourdough, makes these pastries a showstopper on any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 470 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 40 grams sugar
- 230 grams water
- 150 grams active sourdough starter
- 50 grams unsalted butter (for dough)
- 250 grams unsalted butter (for layering)
- 1 egg (for wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for wash)
Instructions
- Mix dough ingredients in a stand mixer on low speed, then medium speed for 10–15 minutes until smooth and slightly sticky.
- Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it ferment at room temperature for 4–6 hours. Perform stretch and folds during the first two hours. Refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare the butter packet by cutting butter into pieces and shaping it into a rectangle between parchment paper. Chill until firm.
- Roll out chilled dough into a rectangle, place the butter packet in the center, and fold over to enclose.
- Laminate the dough by rolling it out into a larger rectangle, folding it into thirds like a letter, and chilling several times.
- Shape into croissants by cutting triangles from rolled-out dough and rolling them up from base to tip.
- Proof shaped croissants at room temperature for about 4–6 hours until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 205°C (400°F), brush croissants with egg wash, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg