Kouing Aman

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Indulge in the Sweet and Buttery Flavor of Kouing Aman Pastry Today

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

40 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 3/4 cups mineral water , room temperature
	1 1/2 teaspoons fleur de sel ( sea salt )
	1 lb high-fat unsalted butter , plus
	2 tablespoons high-fat unsalted butter , chilled , plus more melted butter for tart rings
	5 cups all-purpose flour
	1 tablespoon fresh yeast , firmly packed
	3 cups sugar , plus more for rolling

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

634

Sugar

50g

Fat

42g

Kouing Aman is a traditional Breton pastry that originated from the port city of Douarnenez in the 1800s. Its name means 'butter cake' in Breton, which is a reflection of its high butter content. Kouing Aman Pastry is made with a laminated dough that is similar to croissant dough, but with extra sugar and butter folded in between the layers. The result is a pastry with a caramelized crust and a soft, chewy interior that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Kouing Aman Pastry gained fame when the baker Gwenael Biger started selling it in his bakery in Douarnenez, and it has since become a popular dessert in Brittany and beyond.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, add mineral water, fleur de sel, flour, and yeast. Mix thoroughly to form a dough.
2.	Roll out the dough on a flat surface to form a large rectangular shape.
3.	Sprinkle sugar evenly over the dough and fold it into layers.
4.	Repeat the process several times until you get many layers of dough and sugar.
5.	Roll out the dough and cut it into small circles.
6.	Grease the tart rings and place the dough circles into them.
7.	Chill the tart rings in the fridge for 40 minutes.
8.	Preheat the oven to 200°C and bake the Kouing Aman Pastry for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

Kouing Aman Pastry has a sweet buttery flavor and a crunchy texture that makes it a great snack or dessert.

It is relatively easy to make and only requires a few ingredients.

CONS

This pastry is high in calories, fat, and sugar and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Its high salt content may also pose health risks to people with hypertension or those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Kouing Aman Pastry is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation. Its mineral water and sea salt content may provide some benefits to regular consumers. Mineral water provides essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium, while sea salt contains trace amounts of beneficial minerals like zinc, iron, and iodine.