Coffee Bean Croissants
The croissant is one of the most well-known pastries from French bakeries, prepared in countless variations. The coffee bean croissant is a special version that combines the intense coffee aroma with the light and crispy texture of the pastry. The addition of espresso gives a deeper flavor to the dough, while the ground coffee slightly caramelizes during baking, offering a unique and intense taste experience. If you love coffee desserts, you should definitely try this recipe!
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Preparation Steps
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and ground coffee.
3
In a separate bowl, warm the milk until lukewarm. Add the yeast and let it stand for 5 minutes.
4
Add the eggs, lukewarm milk-yeast mixture, espresso, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Begin to combine the ingredients.
5
Crumble the cold butter into the mixture and knead until you have a smooth, elastic dough.
6
Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness and cut it into equal-sized triangles.
7
Roll up the triangles into croissant shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
8
Let the croissants proof for 20 minutes to allow them to become lighter and fluffier before baking.
9
Brush the tops with egg and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
10
Once cooled, sprinkle with a little extra ground coffee or powdered sugar before serving.
