Krouasan Me Feta Greek Feta Croissants Recipes

KROUASAN ME FETA - GREEK - FETA CROISSANTS

Steps:

• *Please Note:.
• If using packaged croissant dough, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and skip to step 2.
• Step 1: Make the Dough:.
• Combine the evaporated milk and water in a bowl. Add sugar, yeast, salt, and oil and stir with a wooden spoon or hands until yeast dissolves.
• Stir in beaten egg, and add 4 cups of flour. Knead in the bowl with hands, adding flour if needed, until the dough is smooth and does not stick to hands (about 4 minutes).
• This is a fairly firm dough, however it will start to rise quickly. On a floured work surface, knead the dough to form into a long loaf shape.
• Cut into 5 equal parts. Roll each piece of dough into a 12-inch diameter circle, using flour to keep the rolling pin from sticking.
• Cut the circles in quarters, and cut the quarters in half to make 8 triangles.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Step 2: Add filling:.
• Take a teaspoon-size piece of the mashed feta with fingers and squeeze to compress.
• Place the cheese 1/2 inch in from the wide end of the croissant triangle.
• Roll the dough toward the narrow end over the cheese and pinch outer edges.
• This will prevent the cheese from oozing out during baking.
• Place on an oiled or nonstick cookie sheet, with the end of the dough tucked under.
• Brush the tops of the croissants with beaten egg and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes until nicely browned. If the tops darken too quickly, cover with foil.
• Please Note: To increase the recipe, increase all ingredients equally.
• If you prefer larger croissants, divide the dough into fewer pieces, roll out to larger circles (about 1/16th of an inch thick) and increase amount of filling per croissant.
• Alternative fillings: Try these croissants with your favorite filling, chocolate, almond paste, preserves, jams, lemon/lime/orange curds or other cheeses.

GLUTEN-FREE CROISSANTS

Steps:

• Combine first seven ingredients and blend well.
• Scoop 1 cup of this flour mixture into a medium mixing bowl. Add yeast and sugar to this cup of flour mixture and blend thoroughly. Combine milk and eggs and add them to this mixture. Add melted butter and beat until smooth. Reserve.
• In a separate bowl, cut cold butter into remaining flour mixture until butter pieces are the size of large peas. Pour in liquid batter and stir or beat until moistened throughout. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
• Remove dough from refrigerator and press into a compact ball on a surface that has been lightly covered with rice flour. Divide dough into 3 equal parts. Roll each third into a 12-inch circle with a rolling pin. Cut each circle into 8 pie-shaped wedges.
• Separate wedges and roll out each wedge through the length of the piece so that it is about 1/8th-inch thick.* Brush each wedge with gently warmed fruit spread, if desired. Then roll up each wedge toward the point. Shape into a crescent by curving the edges.
• Set croissants on an ungreased baking sheet or a sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic and let them rise at room temperature until doubled. (This may take 2 hours if the room is cool.)
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush each croissant wedge with egg beaten with cold water. Place croissants in preheated oven and immediately lower oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

PAXIMATHAKIA PORTOKALIOU - GREEK - ORANGE SESAME BISCOTTI

Steps:

• Tips:. You do not have to use the most expensive olive oil, just use a good one.
• To toast sesame seeds, place in a single layer on a non-stick cookie sheet or baking pan and roast for about 10 minutes at 400°F To grind the toasted sesame seeds, use a small mixer/chopper, a coffee bean grinder, or a mortar and pestle.
• Make sure to cool the biscotti completely before storing. The biscotti may be stored in airtight plastic containers (not refrigerated) for several months or frozen for longer because they contain no butter or eggs.
• Biscotti Dough:.
• Dissolve the baking soda in the orange juice.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cinnamon, orange and lemon juice with baking soda, grated peel, water, and sesame seeds. Beat at medium high for 5 minutes until thoroughly combined and the oil and juices are not separating. (If mixing by hand, use a whisk and beat until thoroughly blended.).
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour with the sugar and baking powder.
• Add the dry mixture to the liquid slowly, using dough hooks or a wooden spoon.
• Knead with hands in the bowl until the dough holds together then turn out on a floured surface. Knead well for 10 minutes, adding more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and soft. (The dough will be softer and oilier than other cookie doughs.).
• Divide the dough into 2 or 3 parts to make 2 or 3 small loaves. .
• Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C).
• For each loaf:.
• Knead the dough until dense (holding together tightly), forming it into a loaf shape.
• Pinch the seam together, and form it into a loaf that is approximately 14 inches long and 1/2 to 3/4 inch high. Place the seam side down.
• Using a floured knife (not serrated), slice the loaf almost all the way through into 1/2 to 3/4" slices.
• Place the loaves on a lightly oiled (or non-stick) cookie sheet or baking pan and bake for 15 minutes at 390°F (200°C) 3 - 4 inches above the bottom of the oven.
• When ready the bottom should be golden and the top should be just starting to brown.
• Remove the loaves from the oven and cut all the way through the slices. Allow to cool completely.
• Preheat the oven to 200°-210°F (around 100°C).
• When thoroughly cooled, place all the slices upright in a very lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet or roasting pan and bake at 200°-210°F (100°C) for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until dry.