Vegan French Croissants is a perfect plant-based version of the classic French pastry made without dairy or eggs, Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven for breakfast, paired with coffee, or used as a base for savory fillings, vegan croissants are a delightful treat for any occasion. Our dish is a boost for healthy vegan breakfast or a luxurious vegan pastry
Ingredients:
Dough:
- 1/4 cups warm almond milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, cold and cubed
- For the Vegan Butter Block:
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, cold
- For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup apricot jam (or other fruit jam)
- 1/2 tbsp warm water
Instructions:
1. Activate the Yeast:
- In a small bowl, combine the warm almond milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the cold, cubed vegan butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for a few minutes until it’s smooth.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Prepare the Vegan Butter Block:
- Roll out the cold vegan butter between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle.
- Place it in the refrigerator to chill.
4. Laminate the Dough:
- Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle.
- Place the chilled vegan butter block in the center of the dough.
- Fold the dough over the butter, then fold in the sides, creating an envelope.
- Roll out the dough again, then fold it in thirds like a letter.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
5. Repeat the Folding:
- Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.
6. Shape the Croissants:
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
- Cut it into triangles.
- Roll each triangle from the base to the tip, creating a croissant shape.
7. Let the Croissants Rise:
- Place the croissants on a baking sheet and cover them. Let them rise for 1-2 hours, or until they’ve doubled in size.
8. Preheat and Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the croissants for about 15 minutes or until they’re golden brown.
9. Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small saucepan, heat the apricot jam with a little warm water until it becomes a glaze.
10. Glaze and Serve:
- Brush the warm croissants with the glaze for a shiny finish.
