Sunday, January 10, 2010

Croissants!

On our honeymoon, we became morning regulars at a cafe across the street from the Vltava. Our first visit was mere chance: it was the first café we passed on our morning walk. Chance had nothing to do with our second visit. We we after one thing: freshly-made croissants. Flaky, buttery, delicious croissants.

In a fit of nostalgia (and my typical hobbyist curiosity), I decided I just had to take a shot at making my own croissants. After having to abandon plans last weekend, when I realized that time constraints meant we wouldn't be eating croissants until Wednesday, I got on the ball this weekend. Fresh out of the oven:



A second attempt will be required to apply the lessons I've learned (proper shaping, attention to temperatures and egg wash, air-tight sealing…), but they are tasty, even if not beautiful. I've been given assurance that they'll pass for this week's breakfast. ;)

(By the way, they pair wonderfully with the peach-ginger jam Rachel gave us for Christmas. Thanks!)
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  1. DarleenJanuary 10, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Oh, they look beautiful Bryan!
    I can just imagine the flavor from all those buttery layers. Crisp on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside. Yum.

    Breakfast?...for all week? I want one with a filling for lunch and maybe one with soup or stew for dinner too!

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