Kouign-Amann

Step by step

1. 1

   Knead flour, yeast, water and salt into smooth dough, let rise 1 hour.

2. 2

   Roll dough into a square.

3. 3

   Beat cold butter flat between parchment paper, place on dough.

4. 4

   Fold dough around butter like an envelope.

5. 5

   Roll dough into rectangle, sprinkle with 1/3 sugar.

6. 6

   Tour: fold in thirds, roll out, sprinkle with sugar, chill.

7. 7

   Repeat steps 5+6 two times.

8. 8

   Finally cut dough into squares, fold corners to center.

9. 9

   Place in greased molds, let rise 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Bake at 200°C 30 minutes until golden brown and caramelized, remove from molds immediately.