Almond Croissant Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Almond Filling
Topping
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
Almond Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the almond paste, powdered sugar, softened butter, almond extract, and egg white. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Croissant Assembly
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick).
- 7
Cut and Fill
Cut the dough into triangles. Place a spoonful of almond filling at the base of each triangle and roll tightly towards the tip.
- 8
Shape the Croissants
Bend the ends of each rolled croissant towards the center to form a crescent shape.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Baking
- 10
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 11
Add Toppings
Brush the tops of the croissants with egg wash (1 beaten egg) and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- 12
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 13
Cool and Dust
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
