Argentinian Medialunas

Sweet, crescent-shaped pastries enjoyed with coffee or tea.

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.5 tsp yeast
• 1 cup milk
• 100 g butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs

Method

1. Warm the milk and dissolve yeast, let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Combine flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
3. Add milk mixture and eggs to dry ingredients; knead until smooth.
4. Let dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Roll dough, spread butter, fold and roll to create layers.
6. Shape dough into crescents and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Bake in preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.

Chef's tips

• Ensure butter is cold for perfect lamination.
• Rest dough in the refrigerator between layers.