Cornetti, the Italian Croissants
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Cornetti, the Italian croissants, a flaky and sweet pastry perfect for breakfast or any special occasion. With layers of buttery goodness infused with hints of vanilla and orange zest, these homemade treats will impress your family and friends. Their delightful aroma as they bake will fill your kitchen with warmth, making them an unforgettable addition to your morning routine or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 250 g bread flour
- 250 g all-purpose flour
- 8 g fine sea salt
- 24 g fresh compressed yeast
- 100 g whole milk
- 80 ml water
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 100 g sugar
- Seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- Zest from 2 organic oranges
- 60 g butter (room temperature)
- 250 g butter (for lamination)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (for brushing)
Instructions
- Combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a stand mixer bowl.
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and add to the flour mix along with water and lightly beaten eggs. Knead until a ball forms.
- Incorporate room temperature butter, sugar mixed with vanilla seeds, and grated orange zest; knead until fully combined.
- Place dough in a plastic bag and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare a square sheet of room-temperature butter between parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough into a disk larger than the butter sheet; encase butter within the dough like an envelope and roll out again to laminate.
- Follow further steps for folding and shaping until baked.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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