Ladurée-Style Almond Croissant

This buttery, flaky pastry captures classic French decadence using high-quality dairy and pure sweeteners.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups organic bread flour
  • 1/4 cup grass-fed butter (softened for dough)
  • 1/2 cup organic whole milk, warmed
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup grass-fed butter (chilled, for lamination)
  • 1 cup organic almonds (ground into flour)
  • 1/4 cup wildflower honey
  • 2 organic eggs (1 for the filling, 1 for egg wash)
  • 1 vanilla bean (scraped)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup organic sliced almonds (for topping)

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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, yeast, salt, and warm milk until a cohesive dough forms.
  2. Add 1/4 cup of softened butter to the dough and knead for 8 minutes until smooth; cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Roll out the chilled dough into a large rectangle. Spread the refrigerated lamination butter over the surface and fold the dough into thirds.
  4. Repeat the rolling and folding process twice, chilling the dough between each fold to maintain distinct layers.
  5. Prepare the almond filling by whisking the ground almonds, honey, 1 egg, vanilla bean seeds, and cinnamon until a thick paste forms.
  6. Roll out the final dough, cut into triangles, and fold to form croissant shapes; place on a baking sheet.
  7. Pipe or spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of almond filling into each croissant, sealing the edges.
  8. Cover loosely and proof at warm room temperature for 1.5–2 hours, until the croissants are visibly puffy.
  9. Brush with the remaining beaten egg, sprinkle generously with sliced almonds, and bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

FAQ

Can I substitute the grass-fed butter with another type of butter?

Using organic, grass-fed butter is recommended for its nutritional benefits and clean eating standards.

What if I don't have a vanilla bean?

You can use pure vanilla extract as an equivalent to achieve the same flavor without using a actual bean.

Is there an alternative to almond flour in this recipe for those with nut allergies?

For individuals with nut allergies, you might try swapping almond flour with other gluten-free flours like tapioca starch or rice flour.

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