- Heavy dough.
- Whole wheat and nuts inhibit rise. Give it more time or use slightly more yeast.
Brazil Nut Whole Wheat Croissants
Breaks tradition by swapping some flour for whole wheat and ground nuts. Brazil nuts add a unique buttery taste and their oil keeps the crumb soft. A robust, hearty pastry.
Ingredients
2 1/4
cups
Whole Wheat Flour
1
cup
Brazil Nut Flour (or ground Brazil nuts)
1/3
cup
Tapioca Flour (or Cornstarch)
1
stick
Cold Butter (4 oz)
2
large
Eggs
1/2
cup
Warm Milk
2
tbsp
Honey
1
packet
Active Dry Yeast
1/4
cup
Brazil Nuts (chopped)
1
tsp
Salt
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Equipment Needed
- Food processor
- Bowl
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Tree Nuts
Instructions
1
✓
Bloom yeast in warm milk with honey.
Tip: Honey fuels yeast.
2
✓
Mix flours and salt. Cut in cold butter until pea-sized crumbs.
Tip: Butter pieces create flakes.
3
✓
Add egg and yeast mixture, mix until just combined.
Tip: Wheat bran cuts gluten, handle gently.
4
✓
Roll out, cut triangles, roll up. Proof for 20-30 mins.
Tip: Relaxing dough.
5
✓
Brush with egg, sprinkle nuts. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 18-20 mins.
Tip: Nuts burn easily, watch them!
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 cup Brazil Nut Flour (or ground Brazil nuts)
- 1/3 cup Tapioca Flour (or Cornstarch)
- 1 stick Cold Butter (4 oz)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Warm Milk
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup Brazil Nuts (chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt