Description
Sourdough Laminated Croissant Bread combines the textures of a classic French pastry with the depth of a long-fermented loaf, offering a luxurious, buttery crumb that is both nutritious and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
500g Organic Strong Bread Flour
150g Active Sourdough Starter (fed 100% hydration)
220g Filtered Water (room temperature)
40g Raw Local Honey or Pure Maple Syrup
50g Grass-fed Butter (softened for the dough)
10g Fine Sea Salt
250g European-style Grass-fed Butter (chilled for the block)
Instructions
- Prepare the Levain by mixing 50g of starter with 50g of flour and 50g of water and let it sit for 4-6 hours
- In a large bowl, combine the active starter, water, honey, and softened butter. Gradually add the flour and sea salt. Mix until no dry flour remains and let the dough rest for 30 mins
- Perform three sets of 'stretch and folds' every 30 mins during bulk fermentation, allowing dough to rise until it's about 50% larger
- Degas the dough slightly, shape it into a flat rectangle, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 8-12 hours
- Prepare the butter block by beating and rolling the chilled butter into a 7-inch square between parchment paper
- Roll the cold dough into a 10-inch square, place the butter block in the center, and fold the corners of the dough over the butter
- Roll the dough into a long rectangle and perform a 'letter fold', then chill for 45 mins. Repeat this process two more times
- After the final chill, roll out the dough to fit a loaf pan, roll it up tightly, and place it in a greased parchment-lined pa
- Let the loaf rise at room temperature until visibly puffy, about 4 to 8 hours
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, brush the top with an egg wash or almond milk, and bake for 35-45 mins until golden brow
Notes
Keep butter at pliable but cool temperature during lamination.
Ensure proper final proofing to avoid dense bread.
- Prep Time: 4 hours 30 mins
- Cook Time: 35-45 mins
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg