
Dulce de Leche Croissants
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These buttery croissants filled with sweet dulce de leche are my go to when I want something impressive but don't have all day. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, which honestly feels like a miracle. I love using eggs in the dough because they add richness and also provide protein that keeps you satisfied longer than you'd expect. The beauty of this recipe is how straightforward it really is, even though it looks fancy enough to serve at brunch. Once you taste that gooey caramel layer inside the flaky pastry, you'll understand why I make these again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 100 gsugar
- 250 gunsalted butter, softened
- 200 gdulce de leche(homemade or store-bought)
- 2eggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 1 gsalt
- 5 gactive dry yeast
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 1 teaspoonalmond extract
- 50 gunsalted butter, melted
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Tip: Use a whisk or a rubber spatula to mix.
- 2
Add yeast and mix until combined.
Tip: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to activate.
- 3
Add softened butter and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or a wooden spoon.
- 4
Gradually add milk and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.
- 6
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve an even thickness.
- 7
Cut the dough into long, thin triangles.
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a sharp knife to cut the triangles.
- 8
Roll each triangle into a croissant shape.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to roll the croissants tightly.
- 9
Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Tip: Leave about 1 inch of space between each croissant.
- 10
Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of 190°F (88°C).
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