Continental Starter Recipe
selection of house-made breakfast pastries
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Pastry Fillings and Toppings
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead Dough
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms and knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Pastry Assembly
- 6
Shape Pastries
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into portions for different pastries (such as croissants, danishes, and rolls).
- 7
Fill and Roll
For croissants, roll dough into triangles, place chocolate chips or cream cheese filling, and roll tightly from the base to the tip.
- 8
Second Rise
Place shaped pastries on a baking sheet, cover, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- 9
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pastries for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 10
Finish and Serve
Allow pastries to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or serve with fruit preserves.
