Medialunas Recipe
A half moon shaped pastry similar to a croissant.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Glaze
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Roll and Cut
Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Cut into triangles (base about 4 inches).
- 6
Shape Medialunas
Starting from the base of each triangle, roll tightly towards the tip and shape them into half-moons.
- 7
Second Rise
Place the shaped medialunas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Prepare Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and milk. Brush over the risen medialunas.
- 9
Bake
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the medialunas for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
