Traditional Kouign amann Recipe

Kouign amann is a French pastry, origin from the Brittany region. The pastry is made with layers of buttery croissant dough and sugar which creates a crispy caramelized crust and a soft, flaky interior. Here is a traditional recipe to make Kouign amann at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
• 3/4 cup of warm water
• 1 cup of cold butter
• 1 cup of sugar

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add flour and salt. Make a well in the center of the flour and add active dry yeast.
2. Pour warm water into the well and gently mix until flour is combined and dough is formed. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
3. Cover the dough with a kitchen towel and set aside in a warm place for about an hour, until the dough has doubled in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
5. Meanwhile, place a large block of cold butter (about 1 cup) in a square shape and place between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll the butter with a rolling pin until it is a little bit thinner, making it easy to fold.
6. Dust the work surface with flour and carefully roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Place the block of butter in the center of the dough and fold the edges of the dough to enclose the butter block completely, sealing the edges tightly.
7. Roll the dough out again into a large rectangle, then sprinkle the sugar evenly across the dough.
8. Roll the dough lengthways into a tight spiral, then cut it into eight equal pieces.
9. Place the pieces cut side up on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for them to expand. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes.
10. Bake the Kouign amann for 20-25 minutes or until golden, cripsy and caramelized. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
11. Enjoy your homemade Traditional Kouign amanns while they are still warm.

Serving Suggestions:

Kouign amanns can be served as a delicious breakfast pastry, or as a dessert to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. They can be served as it is, or warmed in the oven for a few minutes to get back the crispness.

Verdict:

The Traditional Kouign amann is an incredibly buttery, flaky, and delicious pastry. This recipe will help you to make Kouign amann at the comfort of your own home with simple ingredients. Kouign amann is a great addition to any breakfast, brunch, or tea party. You can’t go wrong with a Kouign amann.