Gingerbread Spiced Croissant
The croissant is one of the most famous French pastries, which evolved from the Austrian kipferl and became popular worldwide. The gingerbread-spiced version is especially popular during the festive season, as the scent of cinnamon, ginger and cloves instantly evokes a Christmas atmosphere. An excellent choice with a hot cocoa or tea, guaranteed to make mornings cozy.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Warm the milk slightly, then stir in the honey and yeast. Let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
2
In a large bowl, sift the flour and add the salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and nutmeg. Pour in the yeast mixture and the egg. Begin to knead the dough.
3
Knead the dough until smooth. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
4
Roll the risen dough into a rectangle and place thin slices of 200 g of cold butter over it. Fold one half of the dough over the other, then roll it out again and fold it up. Repeat this folding process three times, allowing 15-minute rests in between.
5
After the final roll-out, cut the dough into triangles. Roll them up into croissant shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6
Let the croissants rise for another 30 minutes, allowing them to become light and airy.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the croissants with a little beaten egg and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Once the croissants are baked, let them cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar and brush the tops thinly with a little honey for extra shine and flavor.
