Lazy Wine Croissants – Soft, Sweet & Surprisingly Simple
These lazy wine croissants are soft, sweet, and filled with Turkish delight. Easy to make with wine dough and finished in powdered sugar.
Servings: 11 portions
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup wine white or rosé works best
- 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar optional
- 1 dash of salt
- 1 package lokum Turkish delight, about 10–11 pieces
For coating:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the wine and vegetable oil.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- Gradually stir in the flour and baking powder. Then, add the sugar, vanilla sugar (if using), and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Roll Out the Dough
- Roll the dough out to about 1–2 cm thickness.
Step 5: Cut and Fill
- Cut the dough into triangle-shaped strips. Place a piece of Turkish delight on the wider end of each triangle and roll toward the tip to form croissant shapes.
Step 6: Prepare for Baking
- Transfer the croissants onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 7: Bake
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
Step 8: Coat with Sugar
- Let the croissants cool slightly, then roll each one in powdered sugar to coat.
- These croissants are best enjoyed the same day, but they keep well for a few days, too.