Here’s how to make croissants with ready-made pastry.
Do you want to enjoy delicious freshly baked croissants, but have little time to knead? This tutorial is just for you! With this recipe, you will learn how to prepare croissants easily and quickly, using ready-made puff pastry.
No need to worry about complicated doughs or long waits. Thanks to the ready-made pastry, you can get perfect croissants in no time, ideal for a tasty breakfast or an irresistible snack. And without sacrificing the taste and fragrance of croissants prepared with the classic method.
You don’t have to be expert bakers to make this recipe, and you can customize it as you like by filling the croissants with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. You can also enjoy them plain, perhaps with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
You’ll need only two ingredients: a rectangle of pastry and an egg yolk!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 5
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 308.97 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 24.83 (g) of which sugars 0.41 (g)
- Proteins 4.30 (g)
- Fat 21.44 (g) of which saturated 3.21 (g)of which unsaturated 17.17 (g)
- Fibers 0.82 (g)
- Sodium 138.23 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 49 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Ready-Made Pastry Croissants
- 1 roll puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk
How to Make Ready-Made Pastry Croissants
Roll out the rectangle of puff pastry on a work surface. Using a fine-tipped knife, cut out 5 triangles.
Now make a small cut in the center of the top part and slightly widen it with your hands.
Then, roll each triangle onto itself to form the croissants, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Brush the surface with a little beaten egg yolk.
Finally, bake the croissants in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes.
Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool on a rack.
Storage of Puff Pastry Croissants
-Puff pastry croissants keep for 2-3 days, stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
-You can also store the croissants in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, placed in an airtight container after they have completely cooled. Before consuming, slightly warm them in the oven at 302°F (150°C) for a few minutes.
-You can also freeze the puff pastry croissants once they are baked and completely cooled. Store them in food bags, then place them in an airtight container. They are ideal for thawing and reheating in the oven or microwave when you want to enjoy them.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Can I fill the croissants before rolling them?
Absolutely! You can fill the croissants with sweet or savory ingredients before rolling them up.
Can I freeze the croissants raw instead of cooked?
Yes, you can freeze the croissants raw. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the freezer until completely solid. Then transfer them to food bags and store them in the freezer. When you want to eat them, thaw the croissants in the fridge overnight and proceed with baking as indicated in the recipe.
Can I also use round puff pastry?
Absolutely yes. I prefer the rectangular one because I find it thicker than the round shape. But you can also use the pastry disk without any problem. If you want large croissants, divide it into 4 wedges; otherwise, you can also divide it into more wedges, but the size of the croissants will obviously decrease.
