Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Croissant
Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly indulgent, these *Gluten-Free Ham and Cheese Croissants* bring bakery-level magic right to your kitchen—minus the gluten! Perfectly golden layers of gluten-free dough encase savory slices of ham and melty cheese in every bite, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a snack on the go. This recipe uses gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum, and a traditional lamination technique to create a tender yet airy texture typically reserved for classic croissants. With a prep time of just over 2 hours, including steps to roll and fold the dough for that signature puff pastry effect, you'll achieve stunning results worthy of any gluten-free enthusiast's applause. Serve fresh from the oven and enjoy this deliciously comforting twist on a bakery favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 10 grams instant yeast
- 180 milliliters warm milk
- 200 grams butter
- 200 grams sliced ham
- 200 grams sliced cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix together gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, salt, sugar, and instant yeast.
Gradually add warm milk to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth dough forms.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
Place the softened butter between two sheets of parchment paper and shape it into a thin, flat rectangle about a third of the size of the dough.
Place the butter on two-thirds of the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
Fold the unbuttered third of the dough over the butter, then fold the other end over it, like folding a letter.
Roll the dough out again into a long rectangle, fold it into thirds once more, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling for 30 minutes each time.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle and cut into 8 triangles.
On each triangle, place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese near the wide end.
Roll each triangle from the wide end to the point and shape into a crescent.
Place the croissants on the baking sheet.
Beat the egg with water and brush it over the croissants.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 252.8 g | 324% | |
| Saturated Fat | 141.6 g | 708% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 996 mg | 332% | |
| Sodium | 7477 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 315.0 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.0 g | ||
| Protein | 108.9 g | 218% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.9 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1764 mg | 136% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 686 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
