A delightful aroma wafts through the kitchen as the buttery layers of a freshly baked croissant crackle. Elevate your baking skills and treat yourself to the indulgent delight of homemade Sourdough Croissants. With the distinct tang of a sourdough starter adding depth of flavor, these flaky pastries are sure to become a household favorite.
Title: Sourdough Croissants Recipe Made With Sourdough Starter
Ingredients:
– 1 cup active sourdough starter
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup warm water
– 1 ½ tsp salt
– 3 tbsp sugar
– 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
– ½ cup milk
– 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, warm water, salt, and sugar. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed to prevent sticking. The dough should be smooth and elastic.
3. Shape the dough into a ball, place it back into the bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
4. While the dough rests, prepare the butter block. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and place the cold butter pieces in the center. Cover with another sheet of plastic wrap and gently pound the butter with a rolling pin until it forms a square about 8×8 inches. Refrigerate the butter block until needed.
5. After the dough has rested, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12×8 inches. Place the chilled butter block in the center of the dough and fold the sides over the butter, sealing the edges.
6. Roll the dough into a rectangle again and fold it into thirds like a letter. This completes the first turn. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7. Repeat the rolling, folding, and chilling process two more times for a total of three turns. Rest the dough in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
8. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out to ¼-inch thickness. Cut the dough into triangles and gently stretch them before rolling them up into croissants.
9. Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, brush them with the beaten egg wash, and let them rise at room temperature for 1-2 hours until puffy.
10. Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
11. Allow the croissants to cool slightly before indulging in the buttery delight of your homemade Sourdough Croissants.
Savour the satisfaction of making these divine Sourdough Croissants from scratch. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a sweet treat with afternoon tea, these flaky pastries are a labor of love that will surely impress family and friends. Enjoy the process of creating something special and relish in the reward of a beautiful and delicious bake.
