Kouign Amann Bites using a Thermomix
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Ah, the Kouign Amann, the buttery, flaky pastry that hails from the beautiful Brittany region of France! Legend has it that this delightful treat was invented by a baker who, in a moment of culinary genius (or perhaps a dash of mischief), decided to add layers of sugar to a traditional croissant dough, resulting in a sweet, caramelized crust that would make anyone weak in the knees. With its mesmerizing layers that reveal a hidden treasure of sweetness, every bite is a delicious reminder of why we love pastries. Fun fact: 'Kouign Amann' literally means 'butter cake' in Breton, and trust us, this cake is all about the butter! So, if you're looking to impress your friends or simply indulge in a moment of decadence, this recipe will have you baking like a true French patissier in no time.
Ingredients
- 250 g Flour t55
- 125 g Water
- 5 g Salt
- 20 g Butter
- 125 g Salted butter
- 100 g Granulated sugar
Steps
Dough Preparation
- Add 250 g of flour t55, 125 g of water, 5 g of salt, 20 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 4.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl on a workplan.
- Wrap in clingfilm.
- Setaside the dough in a fridge during 30min.
Butter Incorporation
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut into cubes, and place 125 g of salted butter in a preparation content.
- Fold the dough over the butter to enclose it completely.
- Roll out the dough again into a rectangle.
- This is one single fold.
- Wrap the dough in cling film.
- Setaside the dough in the fridge during 30min.
- Refrigerating for 30 minutes between each fold.
Shaping and Baking
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Roll out the dough to about 5mm thickness.
- Sprinkle 100 g of granulated sugar on the dough.
- Fold the dough in thirds again.
- Cut the dough into individual portions.
- Shape each portion into a spiral or desired form.
- Place the content of the preparation content on a baking tray.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 20min.
- Bake until golden brown and caramelized (around 20-25 minutes).
- Serve Warm.
