Croissants

Old 01-31-2010, 11:23 AM
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Jorge and I (I guess we were bored) found a recipe for croissants and had all the ingredients at home. I direct, he mixes. I had no idea there are so many periods in the fridge, roll, fold, fridge again. After tonight we will had on overnight refrigeration, and tomorrow morning a two hours one. After that another 20 min and maybe by noon we will be able to bake them.

No wonder they are so expensive!! My daughter went to Hot and Crusty in Manhatthann and paid $2.50 each . Of course, a once a year treat for her. I will let you know how they turned out. Promise to tell the truth.
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Old 01-31-2010, 01:51 PM
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All I can think is, how ambitious of you! Making croissants surely takes a ton of work.

If they turn out well, we would all like a photo or two of them, please!
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Old 01-31-2010, 02:20 PM
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It is a lot of work indeed. I removed the first components to roll and fold again and DH was very tired when finished. Ine more cycle for rolling and folding before an overnight refrigeration. It has been a real experience. I will definitely share pictures when finished.
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Oh my gosh, you are SO brave!!! I'm not sure I have the skills or the patience to undertake making croissants!
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I only have them if I buy them. I can't imagine making them from scratch. Bravo to you.
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Old 01-31-2010, 08:22 PM
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I had promised my mom I would make a cake for a special occasion and it turned out to need a croissant-type dough. As usual, I had read the ingredients and realized that I had everything I needed. As usual, I didn't start the work til late evening. Color me surprised when I realized HOW LABOR INTENSIVE that process is. I ended up rolling folding cooling all night long. Then I had no idea how "thin" was "thin" As it turned out, the first layer ended up fluffy enough I could cut it in all the layers I needed. Cake was perfect but I was grumpy from lack of sleep. lol
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I had promised my mom I would make a cake for a special occasion and it turned out to need a croissant-type dough. As usual, I had read the ingredients and realized that I had everything I needed. As usual, I didn't start the work til late evening. Color me surprised when I realized HOW LABOR INTENSIVE that process is. I ended up rolling folding cooling all night long. Then I had no idea how "thin" was "thin" As it turned out, the first layer ended up fluffy enough I could cut it in all the layers I needed. Cake was perfect but I was grumpy from lack of sleep. lol
But you did it and it was a success?! I'm all admiration!
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WOW!!! I can't wait to hear how they turned out :D:D:D
I am hungry for them now... :D:D:D
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Old 02-01-2010, 11:20 AM
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Here they are. It took a long time but it was worth the wait. I did learned something today. (I was working alone today). I used a cookie sheet for the first batch and a stoneware for the second one. I liked the stone better, but the cookie sheet ones were crispier and DH liked them better, and since I was making them for him, he wins. Some look like little crabs on a plate.
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Old 02-01-2010, 02:27 PM
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They look very good but, I wouldn't try it, I really don't care much for them.
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