Low Fat Homemade Baked Croissants
Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of croissants without the guilt with this recipe for Low Fat Homemade Baked Croissants. Crafted with wholesome ingredients like skim milk and unsweetened applesauce, these croissants offer all the decadence of traditional pastries with a lighter twist. The dough is carefully kneaded and rolled into airy, crescent-shaped rolls before being baked to golden perfection. A touch of canola oil and an egg wash give them a beautiful sheen and crisp texture, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With step-by-step instructions, this recipe is approachable for home bakers while delivering bakery-quality results. Enjoy the satisfaction of making your own low-fat croissants that are as delicious as they are guilt-free!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.25 cups skim milk
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
Step 1
Warm the skim milk in a small saucepan until it's lukewarm (about 110°F). In a large mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm milk, instant yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
Step 2
Add the unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined.
Step 3
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, half a cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until a soft dough forms.
Step 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour as needed.
Step 5
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1.5-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Step 6
Once risen, punch down the dough to release air. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle approximately 24x12 inches in size.
Step 7
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, divide the rectangle into three smaller rectangles, then cut each smaller rectangle diagonally to form triangles.
Step 8
Starting at the wide end of each triangle, roll the dough up toward the point, gently pulling the triangle tip over the top to secure it.
Step 9
Once rolled, curve each dough piece slightly to form a crescent shape and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 10
In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the croissants lightly with the mixture.
Step 11
Preheat your oven to 400°F while allowing the croissants to rise, uncovered, for another 20-30 minutes until slightly puffed.
Step 12
Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky.
Step 13
Remove the croissants from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm. Enjoy your homemade low-fat baked croissants!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1006.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2204.5 |
| Total Fat 61.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.6g | |
| Cholesterol 448.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2714.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 345.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 65.4g | |
| Protein 64.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 241.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 511.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1206.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories