Moussaka-style croissant

The delight of a croissant revisited !

Preparation time : 4h30/5h

Base temperature : 36°C

Ingredients for the croissant

735

g of BPMF flour

375

g of Gruau flour

375

g of GEM 120

15

g of Top Croissants (GEM 120, gluten, ascorbic acid, enzymes)

30

g of salt

180

g of sugar

75

g of fresh yeast

750

g of water (and adjust)

Ingredients for the bechamel sauce

165

g of water

20

g of T65 or T55 flour

25

g of grated Emmental cheese

17.5

g of skimmed milk powder

5

g of Durum Gel 160

Ingredients for the filling (for 1 croissant)

100

g of grilled eggplant slices

30

g of Panzani Solutions pizza sauce with small vegetables

15

g of grated Emmental cheese

Preparation

1

Kneading

Kneading 4 minutes, speed 1 and 6 minutes, speed 2.
Dough temperature: 18-20 °C (64-68°F).
Prove for 20 minutes at 4 °C (39°F).
Butter incorporation: 320 g/kg of dough (21 % butter).
Rolling: Double-roll and single-roll, resting for 20 minutes at 4 °C (39°F) between rolls. Cut: 85 g croissants: L. 11 cm, W. 18 cm, H. 0.8 cm.
Proof: 2 hours at 27 °C (80°F).
Brush with egg.
Bake for 17 minutes at 170 °C (338°F).

 

2

Preparation of the béchamel sauce

Mix all ingredients in a Thermomix for 7 minutes at 90°C, speed 4.
Add the Emmental cheese and mix again for 1 minute at 90°C, speed 4.

3

Assembly

Spread the béchamel sauce, then arrange the grilled eggplant slices, add the pizza sauce with small vegetables, and finally the Emmental cheese. Bake in the oven for a few minutes.