Finnish Blueberry Croissant
Blueberry is one of the best-known fruits in Finnish cuisine, used in many pastries and sweets. We've combined this juicy, sweet and sour fruit with the classic flaky, buttery dough of a French croissant to create a truly unique and fruity pastry. The fresh blueberries and blueberry jam create the perfect balance between sweet and tart flavors. If you love fruity pastries, you'll love this recipe!
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Preparation Steps
1
In lukewarm milk, mix the sugar, then crumble the yeast, and let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
2
Sift the flour into a large bowl, add the salt, then pour in the yeast mixture. Start kneading the dough.
3
Once the dough comes together, transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4
Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5
Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, then place the cold butter in the center. Fold the edges of the dough over the butter.
6
Gently roll out the dough, then fold it into thirds. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7
Repeat the folding and rolling process two more times, always resting the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes in between.
8
Roll out the finished puff pastry to a thickness of 5 mm, then cut into triangles. Place a small spoonful of blueberry jam and a few fresh blueberries on the wide end of each triangle.
9
Roll up the triangles from the wide end towards the tip to form croissant shapes.
10
Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
11
Whisk the egg and brush the tops of the croissants to give them a beautiful shine.
12
Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
13
Let the croissants cool, then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
