Caramelised Kouign-Amann Pastries

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Source: King Arthur Baking — Andrew Janjigian, Classic Kouign-Amann (Breton Butter Cake).

Kouign-amann · French

A classic kouign-amann (breton butter cake) recipe for 10 servings, written from a single tested source, with times and temperatures kept as the source set them.

Prep45 min
Cook1 h
Total1 h 45 min
DifficultyMasterclass
Per serving305 kcal
PremiumVegetarian
ServingsMakes 10
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

19.8 g per serving

39.6 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 79.2 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • scales
  • baking tin or tray

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy305 kcal
Protein3.6 g
Carbohydrate40.5 g
of which sugars19.9 g
of which free sugars19.8 g
Fat14.5 g
of which saturates8.9 g
Fibre0.8 g
Salt0.68 g

Protein per 100 kcal

1.2 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values