Caffè e Cornetto

Caffè e Cornetto is a delightful Italian breakfast combination featuring a warm, flaky croissant paired with a rich, aromatic coffee. This Halal version ensures that everyone can enjoy this classic morning treat.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Unsalted butter - 150 grams (cold, for the dough)
• Unsalted butter - 50 grams (softened, for spreading)
• Granulated sugar - 30 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Instant yeast - 5 grams
• Milk - 125 ml (warm)
• Egg - 1 (beaten, for egg wash)
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 50 ml (cold)

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Create a well in the center and add the yeast mixture and cold water. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle, about 1 cm thick. Spread the cold butter (150g) evenly over two-thirds of the dough.
5. Fold the unbuttered third over the middle third, then fold the remaining third over the top (like a letter). Roll out again into a rectangle and fold in thirds again. Repeat this process two more times.
6. Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow it to rest.
7. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Roll out the dough into a large rectangle again and cut into triangles.
8. Roll each triangle from the base to the tip, forming a croissant shape. Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush the tops with beaten egg and let them rise for 30 minutes.
10. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
11. For the coffee, brew your favorite Halal coffee using your preferred method.
12. Serve the warm cornetti with the coffee.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a quick source of energy to start the day.
• Contains carbohydrates and protein for balanced nutrition.

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