Lafayette Croissant Recipe

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 4 cups (500 g) Sifted
• Granulated sugar ½ cup (100 g) For subtle sweetness
• Salt 1 tsp (6 g) Enhances flavor
• Active dry yeast 2 ¼ tsp (7 g) Instant or active dry yeast
• Whole milk 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) Warmed, around 110°F (43°C)
• Unsalted butter 2 tbsp (30 g) Melted
• Egg 1 large Room temperature, for dough
• Unsalted butter 1 cup (225 g) Cold, flat block for laminating
• Almond paste ½ cup (120 g) Softened
• Powdered sugar 2 tbsp (15 g) For dusting or sweetening
• Semi-sweet chocolate ½ cup (90 g) Chopped, optional filling