Vegan Croissant Recipe​

Vegan Croissant Recipe

Making vegan croissants at home is a rewarding experience that results in flaky, buttery pastries. Here’s a detailed recipe to guide you through the process.

Ingredients

For the Croissants:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 packets instant yeast (about 4 teaspoons)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/4 cups cold vegan butter (sticks preferred)
• 1 cup cold soy milk

For the Vegan Egg Wash:

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons soy milk

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
2. Slice the cold vegan butter into thin pieces and toss them into the dry mixture with a spatula.
3. Pour in the cold soy milk and gently stir until a rugged dough forms with visible chunks of butter. Avoid using your hands too much to prevent melting the butter.

Step 2: Chill and Laminate the Dough

1. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
2. After chilling, roll the dough into a large rectangle (approximately 20 inches long and 10 inches wide).
3. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then roll it out again into a large rectangle.
4. Rotate the dough 90 degrees and repeat the folding and rolling process five more times. This creates layers of butter within the dough.
5. Chill the laminated dough again for about 30 minutes.

Step 3: Shape and Bake the Croissants

1. Divide the dough in half for easier handling. Roll one half into a large rectangle, trimming uneven edges with a pizza cutter.
2. Cut this rectangle into smaller rectangles, then cut each rectangle into long triangles.
3. Make a small slit at the wide end of each triangle.
4. Starting from the wide end, tightly roll each triangle into a crescent shape, tucking the tip underneath.
5. Place each croissant on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let them rise for about 1 hour at room temperature.

Step 4: Preheat Oven and Prepare for Baking

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. While croissants are rising, prepare the vegan egg wash by mixing maple syrup and soy milk.
3. Brush each croissant with this mixture before baking.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Tips

• For best results, ensure that all ingredients are cold when starting to prevent melting of the vegan butter during lamination.
• You can experiment by adding chocolate or almond paste inside before rolling them up for variations.

Enjoy your homemade vegan croissants warm or with your favorite spreads!