Description
Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of homemade Flaky Sourdough Croissant Bread. This recipe combines sourdough tang with the delicate layers of a croissant, resulting in a truly decadent loaf. Perfect for breakfast or a gourmet sandwich, this bread will elevate any meal.
Ingredients
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Sourdough Starter Mixture:
- 1 cup active sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Laminating:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, for laminating)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- extra flour for dusting
Instructions
- Mix Sourdough Starter: Combine starter, warm milk, and sugar. Add flour and salt. Knead and rest.
- Prepare Dough: Flatten and refrigerate.
- Create Butter Block: Make a rectangle and chill.
- Laminate Dough: Roll, fold, and chill multiple times.
- Shape and Bake: Form loaf, rise, egg wash, and bake.
Notes
- For a stronger sour flavor, extend refrigerated rest up to 24 hours before laminating.
- Keep butter cold for flakiness.
- Ideal for toasting or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 14 hours
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
