Serrano And Manchego Croissant Sandwiches

• 1/3 cup 2% milk
• 3 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp sugar
• 5 tbsp butter, softened and diced
• 4 None egg yolks
• 6 slices Manchego cheese
• 12 slices Serrano ham

1. In a saucepan, heat the milk until lukewarm. Place the flour in a bowl, make a well in the center, and add the yeast and 2 tbsp sugar. Pour in the milk and mix with flour from the edge of the well into a thick paste. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
2. Add the butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 3 egg yolks, and a pinch of salt to the flour mixture and knead with the dough hook of a mixer into a smooth dough. Cover and let rest for 40 minutes.
3. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 16 inch x 10 inch rectangle, Cut into 6 equal pieces and roll each piece up tightly from one corner into a croissant shape. Place on the baking sheet. Cover loosely and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 400u0b0F. In a bowl, beat 1 egg yolk and 2 tbsp water. Brush over the croissants and bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
5. Cut croissants in half horizontally and fill with a slice of cheese and 2 slices of ham.

milk, flour, active dry yeast, butter, egg yolks, manchego cheese, serrano ham

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