What is Les kouignettes?

Les kouignettes are essentially the “cupcake” version of the Breton cake kouign amann. It’s a delicious, flaky treat filled with either fruits or pistachio or chocolate. The dough takes quite some time to prepare, so it’s something that you’ll have to work on throughout the day while using the downtime to do other things, but it’s oh-so-worth-it.

What are your favorite recipe ingredients for kouignettes?

Kouignettes Ingredients 1 Frozen fruit (I grabbed a mixed berry medley so I could create an assortment of flavors) 2 3 and 1/3 cups of flour 3 2 packets of yeast 4 1.5 cups of warm water 5 4 sticks of salted butter cut into 12 square slices each 6 1 cup of sugar More

What is a Breton cake kouign?

I’m not much of a baker, but when it comes to Breton cakes (or crepes), I’ll spend the time in the kitchen required (and for this recipe there is quite a bit of time required). Les kouignettes are essentially the “cupcake” version of the Breton cake kouign amann. It’s a delicious, flaky treat filled with either fruits or pistachio or chocolate.

How long does it take to cook kouignettes?

Roll the dough up tightly and cut into six even pieces. Place into cooking tray and repeat the process for the next three sections of dough. Bake for 20-25 minutes (until the kouignettes are a deep gold/medium brown). Remove from trays immediately and place kouignettes on a cooling rack.