Classic Kouign-Amann (Breton Butter Cake) Recipe

Classic Kouign-Amann (Breton Butter Cake) Recipe

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A classic approach to the beloved Breton pastry, kouign-amann.

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Cooking tools:

  • Kitchen scale
  • Bench scraper
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Skewer
  • Pastry brush
  • Paring knife
  • Lame
  • Cake pan
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Measuring cup
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon (4g) table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2g) instant yeast
  • 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon (184g) water, at warm room temperature (75°F)
  • 12 tablespoons (170g) salted butter, cold
  • 1 cup (198g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten with a pinch of salt

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