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Argentinian Medialunas

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 140

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, in small pieces
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add butter and work into flour until coarse crumbs form.
  • Heat milk in a saucepan until warm. Set aside.
  • Combine warm water, yeast, and honey in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  • Add yeast mixture and milk to flour mixture. Stir until soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rest for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into triangles (3-inch base, 5-inch height).
  • Roll triangles from base to point, forming crescents. Place on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Whisk beaten egg and heavy cream for egg wash. Brush tops of medialunas with egg wash.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
  • Cool on baking sheets, then transfer to a wire rack.
  • Dust cooled medialunas with powdered sugar and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg