Mouthwatering Vegan French Croissant Recipe – Fluffy & Delicious

Mouthwatering Vegan French Croissant Recipe – Fluffy & Delicious

Discover this mouthwatering and easy vegan French croissant recipe that's perfect for a sensory explosion of taste and texture. With step-by-step instructions, you can enjoy these delicious pastries in no time!

Time: Prep - 15 min | Cook - 15 min | Total - 30 min
Servings: 2 (makes about 6 traditional croissants or 12 mini-croissants)
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: French, Vegan

Allergens

N/A

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all
  • purpose flour (10 oz)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, solidified (1/2 cup if making laminated dough)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup warm almond milk (175 ml)
  • 2 tsp fast
  • acting yeast

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, coconut oil, sugar, and salt. Mix well to create a crumbly texture.
  2. Gradually pour in warm almond milk while stirring until a soft dough forms.
  3. Add fast acting yeast to the dough and mix thoroughly.
  4. Cover the bowl with a cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  5. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  7. Cut the croissants into desired shapes, either traditional or mini sized.
  8. Place the shaped croissants onto the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown, then remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

Chef’s Insight

To achieve the perfect flakiness in your vegan French croissants, it's essential to work the dough gently and avoid over-kneading it.

Notes

For a more elaborate version, add fillings like chocolate or almond paste before baking.

Cultural or Historical Background

The classic French croissant has been a beloved pastry for centuries, originating from Austria and becoming popular in France during the 19th century.