Kouign-Amann
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Dough Packet (Détrempe)
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Bread Flour | |
| Cake Flour | |
| Unsalted Buttersoftened | |
| Granulated Sugar | |
| Salt | |
| Fresh Yeast | |
| Water | |
| Whole Milk |
Butter Packet (Beurrage)
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Unsalted Buttercold | |
| Granulated Sugar | |
| Salt |
Sugar/Salt Garnish
| Amount | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| Granulated Sugar | |
| Fine Sea Salt1 t | |
| Total Paton Weight: |
Scaled ingredient total4,315 g
Prep Method 13
- 1.In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the dough packet ingredients until combined. Switch to a hook attachment and mix on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes, or until a smooth, slightly sticky dough comes together.
- 2.Place the dough in a buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let it bulk proof for 30-60 minutes at room temperature.
- 3.Roll the dough into a rectangle about ⅜-inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for about 30 minutes, or until firm but not frozen.
- 4.In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the butter packet ingredients until light and creamy, but still cold. Shape the butter into a square ½ the size of the rectangle of détrempe. The beurrage should be of similar consistency as the détrempe when assembling together.
- 5.Place the butter inside the dough and fold over to make a package.
- 6.Give the dough 3 single turns, resting for 30 minutes in between each turn.
- 7.Butter muffin pans and coat with about ¼ of the sugar/salt mixture.
- 8.Roll the paton to ¼-inch thick, while sprinkling both sides generously with about ½ of the sugar/salt mixture. Be sure to lightly roll the sugar/salt mixture onto the surfaces of both sides of the dough.
- 9.Cut the dough into 3½-inch squares.
- 10.Pick up the squares one at a time, gently place them into the muffin pan cavities and fold the corners into the center.
- 11.Sprinkle the tops with the remaining sugar/salt mixture.
- 12.Let proof for about 45-60 minutes before baking for a lighter pastry, or refrigerate for up to a day for a fluffier, yeasty pastry.
- 13.Bake at 375°F (191°C) for 12 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F (177°C) to finish (about another 12 minutes).
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Bread FlourThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Cake FlourThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Unsalted Butter$0.7421
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Granulated Sugar$0.1233
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Salt$0.0127
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Fresh YeastThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
WaterThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Whole MilkThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Unsalted Butter$2.6985
Purchase item nameGreat Value Sweet Cream Unsalted Butter, 16 oz, 4 Sticks
Purchase cost$3.06
Purchase unit16 ounce_mass
Date added2026-08-08
Item ID #10315054
Vendorwalmart
Granulated Sugar$0.1886
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Salt$0.0127
Purchase item nameGreat Value Iodized Salt, 26 oz
Purchase cost$0.67
Purchase unit26 ounce_mass
Date added2024-10-27
Item ID #10448316
Vendorwalmart
Granulated Sugar$0.4352
Purchase item name10 LB SUGAR
Purchase cost$6.58
Purchase unit10 pound
Date added2026-07-10
Item ID #980250647.0
Vendorsams_club
Fine Sea SaltThis ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Total Paton Weight:This ingredient is not yet set with a purchase cost and unit—
Total Yield4,315 g
Total Cost$4.2131
Cost Per G:$0.001
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- Bread Flour: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
- Cake Flour: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
- Fresh Yeast: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
- Water: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
- Whole Milk: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
- Fine Sea Salt: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
- Total Paton Weight:: no active USD purchase price with a convertible package size
Nutrition label
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Ingredient nutritional data9 of 14 connected
!Total Paton Weight:Add nutritional data1950 g›✓Bread FlourFlour, bread, white, enriched, unbleached565 g›✓Unsalted ButterButter, stick, unsalted400 g›✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated300 g›!WaterAdd nutritional data275 g›✓Cake FlourWheat flour, white, cake, enriched225 g›!Whole MilkAdd nutritional data200 g›✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated130 g›✓Unsalted ButterButter, stick, unsalted110 g›✓Granulated SugarSugars, granulated85 g›!Fresh YeastAdd nutritional data42 g›✓SaltSalt, table14 g›✓SaltSalt, table14 g›!Fine Sea SaltAdd nutritional data5 g›Nutrition Facts
Serving size100 g
Amount per serving
Calories110
% Daily Value*
- Total Fat 10g
- 13%
- Saturated Fat 0g
- 0%
- Cholesterol 30mg
- 9%
- Sodium 250mg
- 11%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g
- 9%
- Dietary Fiber 0g
- 0%
- Total Sugars 0g
- Protein 2g
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. A 2,000 calorie diet is used for general nutrition advice.
Draft calculation · 43% mapped. Scaled batch: 4848 kcal. Nutrition and allergen analysis must be professionally verified before regulatory use.
Additional details
- Kouign-amann are done baking when they have a rich, caramelized brown color on top and are cooked through in the center.
- Upon removing from the oven, place upside-down onto a cooling rack to cool. Once cool, flip upright.