Vegan Croissants

These Vegan Croissants are flaky, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. Made with plant-based ingredients, they offer a deliciously light and airy texture while being completely dairy-free.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Active dry yeast - 7 grams
• Granulated sugar - 15 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Vegan butter - 100 grams (cold)
• Plant-based milk (unsweetened) - 100 ml
• Apple cider vinegar - 5 ml
• Aquafaba - 30 ml (from canned chickpeas)

Steps

1. In a small bowl, combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk.
2. In a separate large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the vegan buttermilk and aquafaba to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
5. Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle (about 30x20 cm).
6. Cut the cold vegan butter into thin slices and arrange them over two-thirds of the dough rectangle.
7. Fold the uncovered third of the dough over the butter, then fold the other third on top (like a letter). Roll it out again into a rectangle.
8. Repeat the folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes in the fridge between folds.
9. After the final fold and chill, roll the dough into a large rectangle again and cut it into triangles.
10. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip to form croissants. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
11. Cover the croissants and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
13. Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains no cholesterol, making it heart-healthy.
• Rich in carbohydrates for energy, perfect for a breakfast option.

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