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Croatian Croissants: Flaky Pastries That Warm Your Soul

Croatian Croissants

Croatian Croissants: Flaky Pastries That Warm Your Soul are irresistible pastries that blend rich flavors in a flaky package.
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 croissants
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Croatian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 4.25 cups milk
  • 3-4 cubes yeast fresh yeast preferred
  • 7 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 0.5 tablespoon salt
  • 500 g pork leaf fat can substitute with butter if needed
  • 1 cup walnuts, ground
  • Jam of your choice for filling
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Combine milk and yeast in a bowl, allowing the yeast to activate.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Incorporate the activated yeast mixture into the flour mixture.
  4. Add pork leaf fat and knead until the dough is smooth.
  5. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough and cut it into triangles.
  7. Place a spoonful of jam and ground walnuts on each triangle.
  8. Roll the triangles from the wide end to the tip and place on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with different jams or nuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat for best results.

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