Croissant au Jambon

Indulge in the ultimate French bakery delight with this Croissant au Jambon recipe, a luscious combination of buttery, flaky croissant dough wrapped around savory slices of ham and melted Gruyère cheese. Perfectly golden and puffed, these homemade ham-filled croissants are made using traditional lamination techniques, ensuring layers of tender, airy pastry. With just the right balance of salty and cheesy flavors, these croissants are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant snack. Ready to impress your taste buds, they pair beautifully with a fresh salad or a cup of coffee. Master the art of French baking and enjoy this classic recipe straight from the oven in your own kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 300 grams Unsalted butter
• 250 milliliters Cold water
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 50 grams Sugar
• 10 grams Salt
• 1 large Egg
• 200 grams Plain ham slices
• 150 grams Gruyère cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons Milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 500 grams of all-purpose flour, 50 grams of sugar, and 10 grams of salt.

Step 2

Dissolve 7 grams of active dry yeast in 250 milliliters of lukewarm water.

Step 3

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Step 5

Place 300 grams of unsalted butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to flatten into a rectangle approximately 20x12 cm. Chill in the refrigerator.

Step 6

Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 40x20 cm. Place the butter block onto one half of the dough, fold the other half over to encase the butter, and seal the edges.

Step 7

Roll the dough out gently to about 60x20 cm. Fold it into thirds like a letter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Step 8

Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling for 30 minutes in between each fold.

Step 9

After the final roll and fold, chill the dough for another 30 minutes.

Step 10

Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3-5 mm. Cut into triangles approximately 12 cm wide at the base.

Step 11

Place a slice of ham and a sprinkle of grated Gruyère cheese at the base of each triangle.

Step 12

Roll the dough from the base to the tip, forming croissant shapes. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 13

Beat 1 large egg with 2 tablespoons of milk. Brush this egg wash over the croissants.

Step 14

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Let the croissants rise at room temperature for 20 minutes.

Step 15

Bake the croissants for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.

Step 16

Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1553.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5289.2

Total Fat 334.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 186.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 1134.3mg	0%
Sodium 7818.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 440.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 56.7g
Protein 148.1g	0%

Vitamin D 75.8IU	0%
Calcium 1738.7mg	0%
Iron 26.9mg	0%
Potassium 1387.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.1%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 32.9%