Vegan Croissants

Lenten Croissants

Total time: 1 hour
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: 24 croissants

During Lent, we shouldn't give up on delicious treats! I propose a traditional recipe for tender and delicious Lenten croissants, which will bring a touch of nostalgia from grandmother's time. These croissants are perfect as a quick dessert, ideal to be enjoyed alongside a cup of tea or coffee.

Ingredients:
- 500 g flour
- 200 ml oil
- 100 ml sparkling water
- 1 packet of dry yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
- 100 g sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 200 g plum jam or ground walnuts
- Powdered sugar for decoration

Step-by-step preparation:

1. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, sift the flour to aerate it and avoid lumps. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the dry yeast, sugar, and salt. If using fresh yeast, dissolve it in warm sparkling water before adding it. Gradually add the oil and sparkling water, mixing with a spatula or your hands until you obtain a homogeneous dough.

2. Kneading: Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it becomes elastic and no longer sticks to your hands. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. This step is essential for getting tender and fluffy croissants.

3. Resting the dough: Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rest for 30 minutes in a warm place to allow the yeast to act.

4. Shaping the croissants: After the dough has risen, divide it into 4-5 equal balls. Take one ball and roll it out into a thin disc, about 3 mm thick. Cut the discs into triangles (about 8-10 triangles per disc). Place a teaspoon of plum jam or ground walnuts at the base of each triangle and roll the croissants from the base to the tip.

5. Baking: Place the croissants on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, leaving a little space between them. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 25-30 minutes until golden. Try not to leave them too long, as we want them to remain tender.

6. Cooling and serving: After baking, let the croissants cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top for a festive look. These Lenten croissants can be served warm or at room temperature.

Practical tips:
- You can vary the filling according to your preferences, using apricot jam, orange marmalade, or vegan chocolate.
- If you want a more intense flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla essence to the dough or filling.
- These croissants keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.

Enjoy these Lenten croissants, which not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also bring back fond childhood memories. It is a simple dessert, but with a special taste, perfect to be enjoyed with loved ones!

A handful of flour is mixed with yeast and sugar. A cup of oil is poured over the flour mixture, followed by a second cup of oil. A cup of water is also added. The mixture is stirred, and more flour is added gradually until it has the right consistency, preparing it for rising. It is covered with a clean hemp cloth and placed in a warm spot between two pillows to rise for 30 minutes. After it has risen, a sheet is rolled out on the table, cut into squares, and a little plum jam is placed on each square. Croissants are formed. They are arranged on a tray and baked in the oven. When taken out of the oven, they are rolled in powdered sugar while warm. Enjoy your meal! The recipe for Croissants (vegan) was proposed by Misha on the recipe forum.

 Ingredients: 2 cups of oil, 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of sugar (to thin the yeast), 1 cube of yeast (or a packet if it's dry), flour as needed, I didn't have fresh yeast so I used dry.

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