Whole30 Gluten Free Croissant
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of these Whole30 Gluten-Free Croissants—crafted with wholesome ingredients like cassava flour and tapioca starch, they're a game-changer for anyone following a grain-free or Whole30 lifestyle! This recipe skips traditional butter and flour, using solid coconut oil and careful folding techniques to create those signature croissant layers without compromising on texture or flavor. Brushed with golden ghee before baking, these croissants come out of the oven beautifully crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack, they’re a delicious and guilt-free upgrade to your clean eating routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cassava flour
- 0.5 cup tapioca starch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 cup coconut oil (solid, not melted)
- 0.75 cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons ghee (for brushing)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, sift together the cassava flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, and sea salt.
Add the solid coconut oil in small chunks to the dry mixture.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the coconut oil into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add cold water to the mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until a dough forms. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface (use additional cassava flour) and shape it into a ball.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Fold the dough into thirds like a letter, then rotate 90 degrees and roll out again.
Repeat the folding and rolling process 3 to 4 times to create layers.
Cut the final rolled-out dough into triangles.
To form each croissant, gently roll the triangles from the base to the tip, tucking the tip under the bottom of the croissant.
Place each rolled croissant on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush each with melted ghee.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your Whole30 gluten-free croissants!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.3 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 118.6 g | 593% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2816 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.0 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
