Orange Croissants
The croissant is one of the most famous French pastries, which evolved from the Austrian crescent roll and became popular worldwide. The orange version is a special, fragrant twist on the traditional recipe, offering a perfect harmony of buttery dough and citrus filling. It's an excellent choice for a light breakfast or snack that is guaranteed to brighten your day.
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 frothy.
2
In a large bowl, sift the flour, add the salt, then pour in the yeast mixture and the egg. Start kneading the dough.
3
Knead the dough until smooth. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
4
Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, and place 200 g of cold butter in thin slices on top. Fold one half of the dough over the other, then roll it out again and fold it. Repeat this folding process three times, allowing 15-minute rests in between.
5
After the final rolling, cut the dough into triangles. Place a small amount of orange marmalade in the center of each triangle, then roll them up into croissant shapes.
6
Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Brush the croissants with a little beaten egg, then bake them for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.
8
When the croissants are baked, let them cool slightly, then sprinkle with powdered sugar and garnish with grated orange zest.
