Manuel Carbone Baker
Croissant
Mixed-levitation croissant recipe with 24-hour fermentation
Ingredient
​Flour 1000gr
Sugar 140gr
Whole egg 50gr
Fresh yeast 30gr
Water 405gr
Salt 20gr Butter 150gr
Orange paste 20gr
Vanilla 2gr
Laminated butter 500gr
Procedure
Dough: Place all ingredients except butter and salt in the mixer and knead on first speed. Once the dough is smooth and homogeneous and the gluten network is formed, switch to second speed and add the butter in two parts with the salt dissolved in a small amount of water.
Rest: 15 minutes in bulk
Division: Divide dough into 1/4 ratio (1kg butter/4kg dough)
Overnight rest: Cover dough and place in refrigerator for 16 hours at 1°C
Laminating: Incorporate the butter (either by envelope or book method) give a 4+3 fold and place the dough in refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Shaping: Roll out in a sheeter to 3.5mm and cut into 8x30 croissants, roll them up.
Proofing: Let croissants proof at 26°C and 70% humidity for about 3 hours.
Baking: Brush croissants with egg wash and bake at 200°C for 20 minutes.