Homemade mortadella croissant that produces up to 20 pieces

Nothing better to surprise the family than a good recipe! The homemade dough guarantees crunchiness and softness at the same time, and the filling can be dosed as desired. Then try to approve the irresistible mortadella croissant.

The yield of this recipe is amazing! Do it to serve people or even to sell and secure that extra income. Discover all the ingredients and the complete preparation method:

Mortadella croissant recipe

Preparation time: 1h (+1h40 rest) (+2h in the fridge)

Performance: 20 units

Difficulty level: easy

Ingredients:

• 2 tablets of organic fresh yeast (30g)
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (tea) warm water
• 3 cups (tea) of wheat flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups cold special margarine for puff pastries
• Margarine and wheat flour for greasing
• Water to close
• 1 egg yolk for brushing
• 1 tablespoon of water

Filling

• 2 cups chopped mortadella
• 2 cups grated mozzarella

Preparation method:

1. In a bowl combine the yeast with the sugar.
2. Mix until completely dissolved and add half the water and 3 tablespoons of flour.
3. Cover with cling film and leave to rest for 20 minutes.
4. Mix the egg with the remaining water, salt and butter at room temperature and pour into the yeast.
5. Add the remaining flour and knead the dough until it is smooth.
6. Place it in a bowl and cover it with a clean cloth.
7. Let it rest for 40 minutes.
8. Divide the margarine spread into 3 portions.
9. Place each portion in a floured plastic bag.
10. Using a rolling pin, roll out the margarine in the bag and place the bag in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
11. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a smooth, floured surface with a rolling pin.
12. Place 1 portion of frozen margarine on the dough.
13. Fold it like an envelope, roll it several times so that the dough and margarine integrate and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
14. Repeat the process 2 more times, with the remaining frozen margarine.
15. Roll out the dough, forming a large triangle and cut it into 12cm triangles.
16. In each triangle, place a portion of chopped mortadella and a portion of cheese near the widest part. Roll up from the base.
17. Once you have finished rolling, detach the end of the dough and wet it with water to secure it.
18. Pull the ends down to form a crescent shape.
19. Place on a greased and floured baking tray and leave to rest for 40 minutes.
20. Brush with egg yolk mixed with water and place in a preheated medium oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Source: Terra

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