Fortaleza Recipe
Jalisco - Los Valles 40% black pepper, olive brine, croissant
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Ingredients
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Spice Blend
Liquid Ingredients
Bread
Method
Preparation of Spice Blend
Measure Black Pepper
Measure out 0.4 cups of freshly ground black pepper. If using whole peppercorns, grind them using a spice grinder until fine.
Mixing the Liquid Ingredients
Gather Olive Brine
Pour 0.5 cups of olive brine into a mixing bowl. Ensure that the brine is from high-quality olives for the best flavor.
Preparing the Croissant
Prepare Croissants
Take 4 croissants and slice them in half lengthwise. This will create a space for filling them later.
Fill Croissants
Spread a generous amount of the black pepper mixture inside each croissant. Ensure that the pepper is evenly distributed.
Add Olive Brine
Drizzle the olive brine inside the croissants over the black pepper for added flavor.
Serving
Serve the Croissants
Arrange the filled croissants on a platter and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with extra black pepper on top for presentation.