Orange Blossom Croissants
The croissant is one of the most well-known French pastries, which evolved from the Austrian kipferl and became popular worldwide. The orange blossom version is a refined, fragrant twist on the traditional recipe, offering a harmony of buttery dough and exotic orange blossom water. An excellent choice for a light breakfast or afternoon snack, guaranteed to enchant with its fragrant and sweet flavors.
Ingredients for this recipe
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Preparation Steps
1
Warm the milk slightly, then dissolve the sugar and yeast in it. Let it stand for 10 minutes until foamy.
2
In a large bowl, sift the flour and add the salt. 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 rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
4
Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle. Place thin slices of 200g cold butter over two thirds of the dough. Fold the dough in thirds, like a letter. Roll out again, and fold again. Repeat this folding process three times, with 15-minute rests in between.
5
Combine the honey with the orange blossom water and grated orange zest to create a fragrant filling.
6
After the final rolling, cut the dough into triangles. Place a small amount of orange blossom-honey filling in the center of each triangle, then roll up into croissant shapes.
7
Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let rise for another 30 minutes.
8
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the croissants with a little beaten egg, then bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
9
Once the croissants are baked, let them cool slightly, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
