crescent

Directions

1. Wheat flour (type 55): 600 g ≈ 3 min
2. butter: 300 g ≈ 4 min
3. Prepare the starter by dissolving the yeast in 100 ml of lukewarm water (approximately 0.1 litre). ≈ 3 min
4. Then, add 150g of flour (=0.250 litre). ≈ 3 min
5. Mix. ≈ 4 min
6. Cover with a cloth. ≈ 3 min
7. Allow to rest in a cool room (15 ~ 18 °C) for approximately 12 hours. ⏱ 12 hr
8. Now, place 450g of flour (equivalent to 0.750 litres), salt, sugar, milk, and 10ml (equivalent to 0.1 litre) of lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl. ≈ 3 min
9. Add the starter from the previous day. ≈ 3 min
10. Combine all the ingredients and knead until the dough is soft and smooth. ≈ 10 min
11. Form a circle. ≈ 10 min
12. Cover with a cloth. ≈ 3 min
13. Allow to rise for 1.5 hours in a warm place. ⏱ 1 hr 30 min
14. Refrigerate the dough and let it rest for 2 hours. ⏱ 2 hr
15. Spread the cooled dough into a rectangular shape on a floured surface. ⏱ ≈ 20 min
16. Place the softened butter in the center. ≈ 3 min
17. Fold the dough in thirds. ≈ 3 min
18. Extend it and fold it in half four times. ≈ 3 min
19. Straighten it out again and fold it in thirds. ≈ 3 min
20. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. ⏱ 30 min
21. Then, roll out the dough into a large square, about 4mm thick, on a floured table. ≈ 4 min
22. Cut three strips and then cut triangles out of each strip. ≈ 8 min
23. Roll these triangles, starting with the base that you have cut out to a width of 1 cm. ≈ 10 min
24. Place the crescent-shaped ends on a dry surface. ≈ 3 min
25. Curve them slightly. ≈ 3 min
26. Applying the egg wash (gild) with a soft brush (passer un coup de pinceau sur le crescent délicatement pour éviter de les faire retomber). ⏱ ≈ 7 min
27. Cover with a cloth, then let it rest for 1 hour. ⏱ 1 hr
28. Before putting it in the oven, I’ll give it another coat of gold paint. ⏱ ≈ 35 min
29. Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven at thermostat setting 8 (240 °C) for 5 minutes. ⏱ 5 min
30. Reduce the oven temperature to setting 7 (200 °C) and continue baking for another 15 minutes. ⏱ 15 min
31. Finally, place the crescent rolls on a wire rack to cool. ⏱ ≈ 20 min