Apple and Walnut Croissants
Ingredients
- 140 milliliters warm water
- 10 grams dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 250 grams flour
- A pinch of salt
- 30 grams butter (room temperature)
- 5 medium-sized apples (peeled and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or caster sugar)
- Ginger (to taste)
- Cinnamon (to taste)
- Juice of half a lemon
- 100 grams walnuts (half grated, half chopped)
- Oil (for greasing)
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
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- In a large bowl, combine 140 ml warm water, 10 g dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Mix well.
- Add 250 g flour, a pinch of salt, and 30 g butter. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour.
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- Prepare the Filling:
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- Peel and cube 5 apples.
- In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons brown sugar, a pinch of ginger, cinnamon, and the juice of half a lemon. Mix well.
- In a pan, heat the apple mixture for 2-3 minutes until softened and slightly colored. Set aside to cool.
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- Prepare the Walnuts:
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- Chop 50 g walnuts finely and grate the remaining 50 g for decoration.
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- Shape the Croissants:
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- Once the dough has risen, grease the countertop with a bit of oil.
- Divide the dough into pieces and roll each into a ball.
- Roll each ball into a flat circle with your fingers.
- Add the apple mixture to the edges of each dough circle.
- Slice the remaining dough and roll it into croissants.
- Place the rolled croissants in a baking tray lined with baking paper.
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- Add the Finishing Touch:
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- Brush the croissants with a mixture of 1 egg yolk and 2 tablespoons milk.
- Sprinkle grated walnuts on top.
- Let the croissants rise for 10 minutes.
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- Bake:
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- Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake the croissants until golden brown on top, about 20-25 minutes.
o Enjoy your delicious apple and walnut croissants! -