Cornetti con Marmellata

Cornetti con Marmellata are delightful Italian croissants filled with sweet fruit jam, perfect for a cozy breakfast. Their flaky layers and rich flavors make them a beloved morning treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250 grams
• Unsalted butter - 125 grams, cold and cubed
• Granulated sugar - 30 grams
• Salt - 5 grams
• Active dry yeast - 7 grams
• Milk - 100 ml, warm
• Egg - 1 large (for egg wash)
• Jam (your choice, e.g., apricot or strawberry) - 100 grams

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the warm milk and active dry yeast, let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and mix with your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Wrap the dough in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1 cm thick.
7. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then roll it out again into a rectangle and fold again. Repeat this process for a total of 3 folds.
8. Wrap the dough again and chill for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
10. Roll the chilled dough into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles (about 10 cm wide at the base).
11. Place a teaspoon of jam at the base of each triangle and roll it up towards the tip, tucking the tip under the croissant.
12. Arrange the rolled cornetti on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
13. Beat the egg and brush it over the top of each cornetto for a golden finish.
14. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 55 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 11 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of carbohydrates for energy.
• Can be made with whole grain flour for added fiber.

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