Nutmeg Croissants
The croissant is one of the most famous pastries from French bakeries, prepared in countless variations. Nutmeg croissants are a special version that adds depth and character to the classic pastry with their warm and rich spice. The unique aroma of nutmeg carries subtly sweet and slightly nutty notes, making it a perfect match for the lightness of a buttery croissant. If you love spiced sweets, this is a recipe you should definitely try!
Ingredients for 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, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and ground nutmeg.
3
In a separate bowl, warm the milk until lukewarm, add the yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes to activate.
4
Add the eggs, the lukewarm milk-yeast mixture, and the vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Start combining the ingredients.
5
Crumble in the cold butter and knead until you have a smooth and elastic dough.
6
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch (3 mm), then 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 before baking.
9
Brush the tops with egg wash, then bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
10
Once cooled, sprinkle with a little extra nutmeg or powdered sugar before serving.
