Vegan Ham Croissant
Delight in the flaky, buttery perfection of these Vegan Ham Croissants, a plant-based twist on a classic pastry that’s as indulgent as it is satisfying. Crafted with a tender homemade dough enriched with almond milk and layered with plant-based butter, these croissants boast irresistibly crisp golden layers. Each one is rolled around savory slices of vegan ham, delivering an exquisite balance of rich, smoky flavors and delicate, melt-in-your-mouth textures. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant afternoon snack, they’re perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a cruelty-free indulgence. With step-by-step instructions, this recipe is both approachable and rewarding, offering a real showstopper for any vegan baker.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 180 g plant-based butter
- 120 ml almond milk
- 7 g instant yeast
- 25 g granulated sugar
- 5 g salt
- 150 g vegan ham slices
- 30 g flour for dusting
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Warm the almond milk gently until lukewarm, mix in the yeast, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to form a loose dough.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, and cover it with a cloth. Allow it to rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, place the plant-based butter between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a flat rectangle about 1 cm thick.
Refrigerate the butter until firm.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll the dough into a rectangle roughly twice the size of the butter rectangle.
Place the chilled butter on one half of the dough and fold the other half over it, sealing the edges.
Roll the dough out to a large rectangle again, then fold it into thirds like a letter (this is the first turn).
Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, refrigerating for 30 minutes between each turn.
After the final chill, roll the dough out to a large rectangle approximately 1/2 cm thick.
Cut the dough into triangles.
Place a slice of vegan ham at the base of each triangle and roll it up towards the point to form a croissant shape.
Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Let the croissants rise again for about 30 minutes until puffy.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
Allow the croissants to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.2 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.8 g | 209% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4807 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.6 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.3 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 943 mg | 20% | |
*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.
