Medialunas (Argentinian Croissants)
Soft, buttery, slightly sweet rolls with a shiny syrup glaze, the Argentinian breakfast with coffee.
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelHard
- Costabout £0.20 a head
- Oven190°C (170°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix the flour, yeast, 60 g sugar and salt. Add the milk, eggs and butter and knead for 10 minutes until smooth.
10 min - 2
Cover and prove for 1 hour 30 minutes until doubled.
90 min - 3
Divide in 12 pieces. Roll each into a thin triangle and roll up from the wide end, curving into a crescent.
- 4
Place on lined trays, cover and prove for 45 minutes.
45 min - 5
Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Bake for 15 minutes until golden.
15 min - 6
Boil the remaining 50 g sugar and the water until syrupy and brush over the warm medialunas.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.