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Kouign-amann

Kouign-amann is a delicious pastry from France. It's made with layers of buttery dough that's folded and caramelized in sugar, resulting in a crispy, caramelized exterior and a soft, flaky interior.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine European, French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 888 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the chilled butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar in the warm water. Pour this mixture into the flour and butter mixture.
  • Mix and knead the dough until it comes together and forms a smooth ball. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangular shape, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Sprinkle half of the remaining granulated sugar over the dough, then fold the dough into thirds, similar to folding a letter.
  • Rotate the dough 90 degrees, then roll it out again to a 1/4 inch thickness.
  • Sprinkle the remaining granulated sugar over the dough, and again, fold the dough into thirds.
  • Roll the dough out once more, but this time to a 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut the dough into squares or circles, depending on your preference.
  • Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. Place the Kouign-amann pieces onto the sheet, leaving some space between each one.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Allow the Kouign-amann to cool slightly before enjoying.
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Nutrition

Calories: 888kcal (44%)Carbohydrates: 110g (37%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 47g (72%)Saturated Fat: 29g (181%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 122mg (41%)Sodium: 592mg (26%)Potassium: 109mg (3%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 50g (56%)Vitamin A: 1418IU (28%)Vitamin C: 0.003mgCalcium: 27mg (3%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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