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Cornetti, the Italian croissants

Cornetti, the Italian Croissants

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Indulge in the delightful experience of making Cornetti, the Italian croissants, a treat that brings authentic Italian flavors right to your kitchen. These flaky pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack throughout the day. With their light, airy layers and rich aromas infused with vanilla and citrus zest, Cornetti are not only a feast for the palate but also an impressive addition to any gathering. Whether you choose to enjoy them plain or filled with your favorite fruit preserves or chocolate spread, these homemade croissants are sure to impress family and friends alike.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 250 g bread flour
  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 8 g fine sea salt
  • 24 g fresh compressed yeast
  • 100 g whole milk
  • 80 ml water
  • 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
  • 100 g sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • Zest from 2 organic oranges
  • 60 g butter (room temperature)
  • 250 g butter (for laminating)
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk (for brushing)
  • 100 g sugar (for syrup)
  • 100 g water (for syrup)

Instructions

  1. The day before baking, mix bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt in a stand mixer bowl.
  2. Dissolve yeast in warm milk and whisk into the flour mixture with water and eggs. Knead on low speed until smooth.
  3. Incorporate butter, sugar mixed with vanilla seeds and orange zest; knead until fully combined.
  4. Chill dough in a large plastic bag in the fridge for 24 hours.
  5. Prepare a butter sheet by shaping room temperature butter between parchment paper and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Roll out chilled dough larger than the butter sheet; encase butter within dough like an envelope.
  7. Laminate by rolling out lengthwise and performing folds as instructed; chill again.
  8. Shape into triangles, roll each into cornetti, and let rise until doubled in size.
  9. Brush with milk before baking at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Brush warm cornetti with syrup made from simmering sugar and water with vanilla.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: <50mg
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