Croissants [0000813]

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
2 teaspoons gluten-free active dry yeast
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm milk (use dairy-free milk for a dairy-free version)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or dairy-free butter), cold
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water), for brushing

Instructions:

In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until foamy.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and salt.

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until you have coarse crumbs.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and gluten-free vanilla extract together.

Pour the yeast mixture and the beaten egg mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (use more gluten-free flour blend). Knead it gently until it's smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.

Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Roll the chilled dough into a larger rectangle on a floured surface. Fold it into thirds, like a letter. Roll it out again, and fold it into thirds once more. Repeat this process twice.

Roll out the dough one final time into a large rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.

Cut the dough into triangles, then roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip to form a croissant shape.

Place the shaped croissants onto the prepared baking sheet.

Brush the croissants with the egg wash.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the croissants are golden brown and puffed up.

Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy your homemade gluten-free French Croissants, either plain or filled with your favorite ingredients like chocolate or almond paste!