RECIPES

Flaky Cheddar Gruyere Croissants

Wisconsin Cheese Flaky Cheddar Gruyere Croissants  Recipe
Active Time
65 Minutes
Servings
Makes
8 croissants

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Cheddar Gruyere can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let stand for 5-6 minutes or until foamy.
  2. Add 3 cups flour and salt; beat on low speed until mixture is combined. Add remaining flour, a tablespoon at a time, until dough clears sides of bowl.
  3. Knead dough in mixer or turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 6-8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough into a greased bowl. Flip to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, place sticks of butter side by side into the center of a sheet of parchment paper. Cover with another sheet of parchment. Pound butter with a rolling pin into an 8 x 5-inch rectangle. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Punch dough down. Knead a few times by hand. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16 x 10-inch rectangle. Remove parchment, place butter widthwise into the center of dough. Fold dough into thirds over butter, starting with the short sides. Rotate dough 90 degrees. Repeat rolling out, folding and rotating dough three times. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  6. Line two 15 x 10-inch baking pans with parchment paper.
  7. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a 16 x 14-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheddar gruyere, pressing down lightly. Cut into four 4 x 14-inch rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally.
  8. Roll up from the wide end. Place croissants point side down 3 inches apart on prepared pans. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until nearly doubled, about 1 hour. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  9. Heat oven to 375°F.
  10. Brush croissants with egg wash. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar gruyere. Bake, one pan at a time, for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

This semi-hard cheese features a unique fusion of cheddar and gruyere. It’s creamy and aged to develop the perfect blend of sweet and nutty flavor notes.

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