Learn how to make the dough for delicious cronuts, a hybrid of croissants and donuts, perfect for a special treat.
Preparation time
3h
Ingredients
12 Servings
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 450 g all-purpose flour
- 225 g cold unsalted butter
- 50 g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 10 g salt
- 55 g unsalted butter
- 240 ml whole milk
Directions
Step 1
Warm the milk until it's warm to the touch, about 43°C. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
Step 3
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Step 5
Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle. Layer the cold butter slices over two-thirds of the dough.
Step 6
Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter, and roll it out again into a large rectangle. Repeat the folding and rolling process three more times.
Step 7
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight before using it to make cronuts.