Nut-Filled Croissant

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup walnuts
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon yeast
• ½ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and remaining sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly.

3. 3

   Add yeast mixture and egg; knead into a smooth dough. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4. 4

   Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely ground; set aside.

5. 5

   Roll dough into a large rectangle, spread walnuts evenly over it, then fold into thirds and roll out again.

6. 6

   Cut dough into triangles, roll each from the wide end to form a croissant shape.

7. 7

   Place on a baking sheet, brush with milk, and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

8. 8

   Let cool slightly and dust with flour before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• mixing bowl
• rolling pin
• baking sheet
• food processor

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