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Lemon Croissant

Lemon Croissant

Enjoy the invigorating burst of lemon in these flaky Lemon Croissants, a delightful twist on a classic pastry.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 croissants
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted cold butter Chilled
  • 2 tablespoons Active dry yeast Make sure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Whole milk Can use plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
For the Lemon Filling
  • 2 lemons Lemons (zest and juice) The star of the show!
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Parchment Paper
  • baking sheets

Method
 

How to Make Lemon Croissant
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Dissolve the yeast in warm milk with the sugar, and let it foam for about 5 minutes. Then, mix everything together until a rough dough forms.
  2. Roll the cold butter into a rectangle. Incorporate it into the dough by rolling and folding it several times to create those magical layers.
  3. Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for about an hour.
  4. In a bowl, mix the lemon zest, juice, and sugar until fully combined.
  5. Roll out the chilled dough and cut it into triangles. Place a spoonful of the lemon filling at the base of each triangle, then roll them up tightly.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the croissants on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are beautifully golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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