How do I make kouign-amann with a gooey center?

Unleash the ooey-gooey delight of 'kouign-amann' with our recipe! Discover the secret to creating a perfectly caramelized and molten core.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make kouign-amann with a gooey center. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Salt Active Dry Yeast Warm Water Cold Butter Sugar

All-Purpose Flour 2 cups
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Active Dry Yeast 1 packet
Warm Water 1 cup
Cold Butter 1 cup
Sugar about 1/2 cup, plus extra for sprinkling

Take note
Be warned, this recipe might result in an uncontrollable addiction to kouign-amann. Proceed with caution!

1

Prep the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 packet of active dry yeast. Add 1 cup of warm water and mix until a sticky dough forms. Cover it with a damp towel and let it rise for 1 hour.

2

Butter It Up

Flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle. Take 1 cup of cold butter (yes, that's right, a whole cup!) and place it in the center of the dough. Fold the corners of the dough over the butter, enclosing it completely. Roll out the dough again into a rectangle and fold it in half, like a book.

3

Repeat the Fold

Repeat the folding process from step 2 two more times, chilling the dough in between each fold. This creates those irresistible layers that make kouign-amann so heavenly.

4

Shape and Bake

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Sprinkle it generously with sugar (about 1/2 cup). Fold the dough into thirds, like you're folding a letter. Cut the dough into squares or circles and place them in a buttered muffin tin. Sprinkle a little more sugar on top for extra caramelization.

5

Gooey Goodness

Bake the kouign-amann for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized. The center should be gooey and molten. Allow them to cool slightly before removing from the tin. Serve warm and enjoy the irresistible caramelized deliciousness!