How to Make Cornetti: A Step-by-Step Guide

 Making Cornetti may seem like a daunting task, but with this step-by-step guide, you'll be on your way to baking delicious Italian croissants in no time. Here's what you'll need:

Ingredients:

FOR THE LEAVENING

Flour 0: 70 g

Water: 70 g

Fresh brewer's yeast: 15 g

FOR THE DOUGH

Flour 0: 250 g

Sugar: 50 g

Salt: 5 g

Milk: 70 g

Egg: 1

Butter: 70 g

Instructions:

Mix the leavening ingredients together in a small bowl and let sit for 10 minutes until it becomes foamy.

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

2. Add the milk and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

3. Add the leavening mixture to the bowl and mix until it forms a soft, smooth dough.

4. Add the butter and knead the dough until it becomes soft and elastic.

5. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 2 hours until it doubles in size.

6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a thin rectangle.

7. Cut the dough into triangles and roll them up into crescent shapes.

8. Place the Cornetti on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for another hour.

9. Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F and bake the Cornetti for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.

With these simple steps, you'll be able to make delicious Cornetti just like the ones you'd find in an Italian bakery. Enjoy!