Making croissants from scratch is a project, but this one includes a couple of shortcuts to make it a little bit faster.
You can easily use this croissant dough recipe to create classicpain au chocolat,croissant aux almond, kouign amannor a variety of differentdanishes. You can achieve a similar result using an all-butter store-bought puff pastry and shaping, egg-washing and baking the croissants the same way -...
Make a homemade puff pastry — a challenge in and of itself, as the layering of butter and flour for a really fluffy and flaky puff can be painstakingly difficult — and compare it with a pastry from a French bakery. And, to up the ante, I’m asking the most qualified food critics ...
First, sprinkle a little flour on a sheet of parchment paper. This will help make sure your dough doesn’t stick. Roll all of your chilled cookie dough out onto the parchment—it should be a scant 1/4 inch thick. Then transfer the whole dough-covered sheet of parchment to a large baki...
A bit of dishwashing liquid mixed with warm water can work wonders for upholstery or fabric stains. The detergent is formulated to cut through grease, making it a handy solution for croissant stains or sausage roll spills. Make sure you blot rather than rub the fabric to avoid spreading the ...
If you're ready to make your ownall-butter croissant doughat home, we have good news: You're also on the way to the best pain au chocolat you can imagine. The only other thing you need? Top-notchchocolate. Go for high-quality chocolate "batons" (such as Cacao Barry Extruded Bâtons...
Homemade pain au chocolat may take a little time and patience, but the results are perfect every time.
How to Make Tall, Flaky Scones BONUS tip: We’re stealing a trick from croissant baking that I use in myBest Ever Pie Crust recipe! A little bit of “lamination” gets the scones to shoot up sky-high with tons of flaky layers. Don’t worry, it sounds more complicated than it actuall...
How to Make Perfect Soft-Boiled or Hard-Boiled EggsIngredients: 6 large eggs water Equipment: Stockpot with a fitted lid Large slotted spoon Bowl, ice and water for ice bath Timer Instructions: STEP 1: Carefully place uncooked eggs in a single layer in a stockpot. Add cold water ...
Tempered chocolate is wonderful to use when making homemade candy, such as truffles or peanut butter cups, or peppermint bark, because it maintains a nice smooth, shiny, and hard texture even at room temperature. It gives your candy a professional quality and makes it much easier to serve an...