Description
Cornetti, the Italian croissants, are a deliciously flaky pastry that will elevate your breakfast or dessert experience. With their buttery layers infused with citrus zest and vanilla, these treats are perfect for any occasion. Not only do they offer an impressive presentation, but they also provide a rewarding baking experience that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served warm with a drizzle of homemade syrup or alongside a cup of coffee, cornetti promise to be a delightful addition to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Zest from 2 organic oranges
- 60 g butter (room temperature)
- 250 g butter (for lamination)
- 2 tablespoons whole milk (to brush the cornetti)
- 100 g sugar (for syrup)
- 100 g water (for syrup)
- 1/2 vanilla bean
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine bread flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.
- Dissolve yeast in whole milk and add to the flour mixture with water and eggs. Knead for about ten minutes.
- Incorporate room temperature butter, sugar, orange zest, and mix until smooth.
- Chill the dough overnight in a plastic bag.
- Prepare a butter sheet by spreading butter between parchment paper.
- Roll out chilled dough, encase the butter sheet, and laminate through rolling and folding.
- Cut into triangles and shape cornetti by rolling from the short edge.
- Allow to rise until doubled in size before brushing with milk and baking at 375°F (190°C) for 15-17 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg