Phyllo Dough Croissants Food

OUR 30+ BEST PHYLLO DOUGH RECIPES (+PHYLLO CUPS WITH FRESH FRUIT)

Steps:

• Mix the vanilla, sugar, and cream cheese until smooth.
• Use a piping bag to fill the individual phyllo shells.
• Freeze for 10 minutes.
• Top with fresh berries or fruit.

CROISSANTS

Steps:

• Combine yeast, warm water, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Allow to stand until creamy and frothy.
• Measure flour into a mixing bowl. Dissolve 2 teaspoons sugar and salt in warm milk. Blend into flour along with yeast and oil. Mix well; knead until smooth. Cover, and let rise until over triple in volume, about 3 hours. Deflate gently, and let rise again until doubled, about another 3 hours. Deflate and chill 20 minutes.
• Massage butter until pliable, but not soft and oily. Pat dough into a 14x8-inch rectangle. Smear butter over top two thirds, leaving 1/4-inch margin all around. Fold unbuttered third over middle third, and buttered top third down over that. Turn 90 degrees, so that folds are to left and right. Roll out to a 14x6-inch rectangle. Fold in three again. Sprinkle lightly with flour, and put dough in a plastic bag. Refrigerate 2 hours. Unwrap, sprinkle with flour, and deflate gently. Roll to a 14x6-inch rectangle, and fold again. Turn 90 degrees, and repeat. Wrap, and chill 2 hours.
• To shape, roll dough out to a 20x5-inch rectangle. Cut in half crosswise, and chill half while shaping the other half. Roll out to a 15 x 5 inch rectangle. Cut into three 5 x 5 inch squares. Cut each square in half diagonally. Roll each triangle lightly to elongate the point, and make it 7 inches long. Grab the other 2 points, and stretch them out slightly as you roll it up. Place on a baking sheet, curving slightly. Let shaped croissants rise until puffy and light. In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Glaze croissants with egg wash.
• Bake in a preheated 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

EASY CHOCOLATE PUFF PASTRY CROISSANTS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350°F.
• Grease 2 baking sheets.
• Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface, then roll out to make a 10-inch square.
• Cut into four even squares.
• Place 2-3 tablespoons milk chocolate baking chips in the center of each square.
• Brush the edges lightly with the beaten egg.
• Fold each square into triangles, press the edges to seal.
• Place on the baking sheets 2-inches apart.
• Repeat with remaining puff pastry sheet.
• Bake for about 15-17 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
• Cool on baking sheets for about 3 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
• In a small microwave-safe bowl melt the 2 ounces semisweet chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter on HIGH for about 25-30 seconds, stirring once and until smooth. until smooth.
• Stir/whisk in the confectioners sugar until combined.
• Add in water until the icing is smooth and desired consistency for drizzling.
• Drizzle over the pastries.
• Sift lighty with confectioners sugar if desired.