How to Make Cornetti : Fragrant Italian Croissants Like the Bars

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Leavening

In a bowl, mix 70g of Flour 0 with 70g of water in which you have dissolved the brewer’s yeast.

Double the volume of the mixture, then add the remaining flour.

Step 2: Create the Dough

Combine all the other dough ingredients – eggs, sugar, and milk.

Work the dough until it achieves consistency.

Gradually incorporate the softened butter, a few pieces at a time.

Add the salt and the lemon zest.

Finally, mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Let the Dough Rise

Continue working the dough until it becomes smooth and stringy. You can use a stand mixer for this.

Form the dough into a ball and let it rise for 2-3 hours, or until it doubles in volume.

Step 4: Ready to Use

Once the dough has doubled in volume, it’s ready to be used for our Cornetti.

Step 5: Divide the Dough

Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces.

Step 6: Shape the Dough

Shape each piece into a ball and allow them to rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7: Roll Out the Dough

Partially roll out each ball with a rolling pin on a lightly floured surface.

Let the dough rest for another 10 minutes.

Step 8: Thin Sheets

Roll out the sheets again until they are thin and as large as a flat plate.

Step 9: Butter and Sugar

Spread the butter cream and sugar on each sheet.