Kouign-Amann

Kouign-Amann is a delightful vegan Moroccan dessert with layers of flaky pastry and a rich, sweet syrup. This version captures the essence of the traditional dish while staying true to plant-based ingredients.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 200 g
• Warm water - 100 ml
• Active dry yeast - 5 g
• Sugar - 50 g
• Salt - 1/2 tsp
• Vegan butter - 75 g, softened
• Brown sugar - 50 g
• Cinnamon - 1 tsp
• Almonds, sliced - 30 g
• Orange blossom water - 1 tsp

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar; let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms. Cover and let it rise for 30 minutes.
3. Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread softened vegan butter evenly over the surface.
4. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the buttered dough. Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter, and roll it out again into a rectangle.
5. Repeat the butter and sugar layering and folding process twice more, then roll out the final rectangle to about 1 cm thickness.
6. Cut the dough into squares and place them in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and drizzle with orange blossom water.
7. Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes, then preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 54 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in carbohydrates for energy.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds.

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