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Flaky, Buttery, and Irresistible: The Ultimate Kouign-Amann French Pastry Recipe
Kouign-Amann is a traditional French pastry that's both beautiful and delicious. With its flaky, buttery layers and sweet, caramelized sugar, it's the perfect treat to impress friends and family.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- – 1 1/2 cups warm milk 105°F to 115°F
- – 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- – 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- – 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- – 1 teaspoon salt
- – 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- – 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- – 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- – Confectioners’ sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir to dissolve yeast, then let sit for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and melted butter.
- Add yeast mixture to dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead dough for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Roll out dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Fold dough in half lengthwise, then fold in half again.
- Rotate dough 90°, then roll out to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a disk.
- Place on prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch of space between each pastry.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.
Notes
– Use high-quality ingredients, including European-style butter and unbleached all-purpose flour.
– Keep dough cold and relaxed to prevent shrinkage.
– Don’t overmix dough, as this can lead to a dense pastry.
– Experiment with different flavors, such as adding a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of honey.
– Keep dough cold and relaxed to prevent shrinkage.
– Don’t overmix dough, as this can lead to a dense pastry.
– Experiment with different flavors, such as adding a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of honey.
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