Description
Kouign-Amann is a classic Breton pastry known for its rich, buttery layers and caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into thin slices)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Extra Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease muffin tins or ring molds with extra butter to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, instant yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm water and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes to ferment and develop flavor.
- While the dough rests, slice the cold butter thinly. Place the slices between two sheets of parchment paper and use a rolling pin to flatten into an even square block. Chill this butter block in the refrigerator until firm.
- Roll the rested dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Place the chilled butter block in the center of the dough and fold the dough edges to encase it completely, sealing the butter inside.
- Roll the dough out gently into a long rectangle. Fold it into thirds, like folding a letter. Sprinkle sugar evenly over the dough before each fold. Chill the dough for 30 minutes. Repeat this roll, fold, sugar sprinkle, and chill process three times total.
- After the final chilling, cut the dough into squares. Fold each corner toward the center to form a puckered shape. Place each shaped piece into the prepared muffin tins or ring molds. Sprinkle the tops with extra sugar for caramelization.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the Kouign-Amann are deep golden brown with a crisp, caramelized crust.
- Allow the pastries to cool slightly before removing them from the tins. Serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- This pastry is best served fresh. <li.Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
- Reheat in the oven for a few minutes for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg