Kouign-Amann
A buttery, caramelized Breton pastry with a crisp, sugary crust and soft, flaky layers. This simplified version uses puff pastry for a quick homemade treat.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup water until a dough forms. Knead briefly, then roll into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
- 2
Spread 1/2 cup softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Sprinkle 1/2 cup sugar evenly over the butter.
- 3
Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then roll it out again to a 1/4-inch rectangle. Repeat folding and rolling once more, then chill for 15 minutes.
- 4
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thick, cut into 6 squares, and place each into a greased muffin tin.
- 5
Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup sugar over the tops. Bake until golden and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes, checking that the edges are deep brown and the sugar is bubbling.
- 6
Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- rolling pin
- muffin tin
- mixing bowl
- pastry brush
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