Apple Turnovers | Pain Au Chocolat | Butter Croissants | Almond Croissant Recipe
Make Apple Turnovers | Pain Au Chocolat | Butter Croissants | Almond Croissant Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Apple Turnover Filling
Chocolate Filling (for Pain au Chocolat)
Almond Filling (for Almond Croissants)
Egg Wash
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth.
- 5
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 6
Incorporate Butter
Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle. Place the cold butter in the center and fold the dough over it. Roll out and fold into thirds, repeating this process 3-4 times to create layers.
Apple Turnover Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Apples
In a medium bowl, mix the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.
Filling for Pain au Chocolat
- 8
Prepare Chocolate Filling
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and set aside for filling.
Filling for Almond Croissants
- 9
Assembling and Baking
- 10
Roll Out Dough
After the dough has rested, roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 11
Cut and Fill Turnovers
Cut the dough into squares, place a spoonful of apple filling in the center, and fold over to create triangles. Seal edges with a fork.
- 12
Fill Pain au Chocolat
For Pain au Chocolat, cut the dough into rectangles, place chocolate in the center, and fold over to seal.
- 13
Fill Almond Croissants
For Almond Croissants, cut the dough into triangles, place almond filling in the center, and roll from the base to the tip.
- 14
Prepare Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk.
- 15
Brush with Egg Wash
Place the assembled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with egg wash.
- 16
Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.