Attempting Dominique Ansel's DKA (Kouign-Amann)

[@evilganome]

I have to offer my admiration. I'm an experienced baker and I make Kouign-Amann which is no mean feat! Great job. They have to be one of the most delicious things in the world, which is why they are worth all the work. I described them to a friend who had never had one as a salt caramel croissant. I baked some for him and his wife, who both said it was the best f***ing thing they had ever eaten. Once again, my hat off to you!

[@elnamayberry]

A bakery here in southern Ontario makes these - they are soooo good!! One of these days, I will tackle puff pastry. But not in summer! lol

[@amandac7270]

They say this is the hardest pastry to make. Good for you it looks good.

[@antichef]

That’s what I was told too. Definitely requires some practise

[@VisionaryGardener]

Those looked delicious! One of my absolute favourite treats! Quick tip: When you're rolling out dough - ANY dough, really, if it becomes too difficult and elastic to roll it as far as you need to, GIVE THE DOUGH A REST. The gluten strands have become too tight. Letting the dough rest 10-15 minutes (in the fridge if it's something like a pastry; on the counter if it's a bread that doesn't need to stay cold) allows the gluten strands to relax, making it MUCH easier to roll. Also, if you force it out when the strands are tight, it can make the finished product tough. Patience is key. Have patience! Give the dough a rest when it needs it. You'll get a better result, and be less stressed during the process.

[@ninabukovics2802]

That happened to me! The finished thing was not soft at all

[@donnatozer9099]

Im going to miss seeing the silver fox. I always admired it and its attachments wishing i had something similar, i have an eggbeater and elbow grease, i would've taken it with me and just changed the plug or got a plug adaptor. Now back to the video to see how you go, Always entertaining and makes me hungry.

[@oblitorix21]

Really happy you didn't shy away from showing the messy bits...coz that's what it's like when we make it at home 😄

[@antichef]

Gotta embrace that mess!

[@josephcercy8117]

I had this for the first time in Paris about 8 years ago. It is magnificent. You should have it with a good cup of coffee or tea. To die for.

[@luvzfrance24]

I love how I ate kouign amann for the first time and started looking up videos of how to make it and this was one of the top three 😂 I would also love to see you revisit this recipe because you've improved so much in your skills

[@anastasiao2260]

Kouign amann is a Brittany’s specialty. It was created in Douarnenez. I love it ! Well done Jamie ! They look scrumptious !

[@tspfull]

i’ve made these once. they did not turn out nice looking at all. they were still absolutely amazing to eat. so even a poor job is still great. that’s how powerful these are.

[@chirpXL]

Adieu to the Silver Fox, who will be reincarnated one day as Silver Fox II: More Foxy, More Furious.

[@debbielockhart7762]

In Ottawa there's a bakery called La Maison du Kouign Amann (and obviously this is their specialty). When I first tried them I thought it was the most delicious thing I'd ever put in my mouth. So yummy.

[@collin7776]

I used to work nearby that place, every week we'd go and get a dozen Kouign-Amann instead of donuts. Going back to that work place later this year and I'm super happy to discover that they survived covid :) Thank you for the reminder.

[@kevinolive]

my sister and I are both good bakers/cooks and thought we'd try this. It was on the cover of a cookbook my sister had just bought. I don't have any idea what we actually made because it was more custardy (sort of like a choux can be) than like a pastry. It looked nothing like the picture. So, yes it was a failure of a sort but they were still delicious.

[@jomyprince8655]

was waiting for the video already watched about 4 times in 1 day I love how true you are in front of the camera so happy

[@antichef]

woah! so awesome! Thanks so much, Jomy!!

[@jomyprince8655]

@@antichef thanks so much for the reply !!!! this means a lot !!!!!!

[@ulkarsadigova6921]

Ansel made DKA with Bourdain in one of Bourdain's shows. I suggest anyone go see that episode, which you can find on KZbin. They go through the recipe together and you can clearly see how difficult it is to make these. Also, your DKA before you put it in the oven seemed quite moist, which was not the case with the two in the episode.

[@Anarchsis]

My brother and his wife will travel from Cognac to Brittany once a year just to eat these, and they stuff themselves over a weekend then return home. What a life.

[@iminco9844]

Fabulous episode! I found the FB Marketplace call threatening because I was sure it was in regard to our friend The Silver Fox. I’ll miss her.

[@antichef]

That call wasn't for the Silver Fox.. but unfortunately the Fox's time did come a few days later. I wish it well

[@iminco9844]

@@antichef maybe the next Fox will be red!

[@antichef]

I still haven’t decided yet! So many options!

[@sour-cabbage]

Yesss! I have been waiting for you to make kouign amann ever since you made cronuts So simple, yet so complicated, but you nailed it! Im drooling over here lol

[@antichef]

Oh yes! I remember! That sums it up, simple and COMPLICATED. Have you tried making it yet?

[@sour-cabbage]

@@antichef welll I was waiting for you to do it 😂😂 it is at the top of my list now!!

[@anastasiao2260]

Kouign amann is a Brittany’s specialty. It was created in Douarnenez. I love it ! Well done Jamie !

[@AnneBeamish]

We have a little place in the Plateau area of Montreal that makes the best Kouing-Amann. Butter with a bit of flour:)

[@ash2lar]

I made this and it was a real arm exercise, but worth the elbow grease! Absolutely heavenly!!

[@denisepiekarski4159]

What a great job on the pastry! You should be proud of yourself. ❤

[@jeanvignes]

My diabetic heart went ka-thunk! when I saw you were making DKA, which in my world stands for Diabetic Ketoacidosis, a very, very bad thing which diabetics avoid in order to live. 😱🤣😂🤣😂 I am glad to see that you are making something yummy instead.

[@e735star]

Kouign-Amann is my favourite pastry!

[@antichef]

It’s a winner

[@MadameX_]

Wow! That’s a lot of work. Looks scrumptious!

[@CatWoodman]

That looks amazing 😍 your videos always make me hungry

[@mandsophie]

The best way in making less fatty is to spread the butter instead of making a block❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Cheers

[@carveylover]

If it retracts just let the dough relax and chill. The gluten needs to rest. If you give it 5-10 minutes you can come back and it will be easier to roll.

[@carmelitabeaverhausen739]

OHHHH______MYGOD. This is what's for dinner in heaven.

[@professeurgideere5856]

It might be one of the recipes where you should use salted butter instead of unsalted butter.

[@sharoncobo5079]

Thank you Silver Fox! I’ll miss you!

[@antichef]

❤️💔

[@Hollis_has_questions]

Chef John of Food Wishes makes this with very different techniques - he uses only 2 sticks of butter, frozen hard and then grated directly over the rectangular pastry. He also pronounces “Kouign” to rhyme with “Queen.” Here’s a link to his video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHyacnR_a7-cmdk

[@Corapaslemagasin]

Only 2 sticks of butter is far far away from the authentic Kouign-amann! Brittany is the state of butter, and kouign means cake and amann butter. So it’s literally the butter cake! But that looks good. But it’s not really a kouign-amann

[@chezmanya]

By the way, it is not pronounced queen. He said it correctly because he looked it up, so did I.👍

[@jodis9682]

Dang those layers looked amazing

[@antichef]

👌🏻

[@billykardan]

I’m so sad about Silver Fox! RIP friend

[@antichef]

😭😭

[@PortlyTravellers]

Good bye silver fox. 😪 great last treat together. Oh the crisp came through perfectly-Shawna🍁

[@antichef]

🥺 🦊

[@kerryfleck4706]

So funny - Thanks for the amusing video. I am about to attempt to make Kouign Amann so I needed a laugh to keep me from stressing. :-) You did great!

[@oldschoolguru5147]

easiest way i have learned to pronounce this is Queen Amann .

[@shirleycastle5170]

Wow you worked hard on that difficult pastry making it taste delicious.

[@antichef]

🙌🏼👏🏻

[@CookingWithNeighbors]

Hope you are getting settled in your new place. You did an awesome job on this pasty. It looked delicious my friend. From your almost Guelphenite friend. Stay safe

[@antichef]

Guelph! ✊🏻 Thank you!! Not in the new place just yet...soon!

[@GiftWrapped]

WOW!!!! Looks very delicious hmmmm cant try this one for a while ...no oven where i am! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...Thank you you are Amazing Jaimie !

[@antichef]

Thanks Christina!!! 👏🏻🙌🏼

[@sherrysink3177]

I've always wanted to try Dominique Ansel's DKA, but when I went to his website, the shipping costs were as much as (if not more than) the DKA itself. Too painful to go for it. 😭 So maybe someday I'll try to make it myself. Still, would be nice to try the original.

[@KatarinaBj]

Good job! It looks delicious. That much sugar and butter has to turn into something tasty.

[@velocitygirl8551]

You did a great job!

[@OhPleaseMary]

I would've thought a plug adapter for your new country would've enabled you to bring the Silver Fox with you, but maybe it's fate that you part - just like two ships passing in the night. Best of luck to you and safe travels!

[@antichef]

You may be right, but I didn’t want to risk bringing it and it not working...and then me not being able to sell it...just easier this way. Also, the plug adapters were the cause of the shocking

[@mellie4174]

H, i live in france and to be honest, when you use a plug converter it does bad things to the motors. Even with a plug adapter curling irons and hair dryers explode because they eventually overheat. They just simply don't work well, especially when it comes to something motorized.

[@OhPleaseMary]

@@mellie4174 That is good information to know! I had no idea!

[@mimi2the4]

It sounds like queen am on when you say it...lol. love your vids

[@sevenblueprints5276]

You did so great, Jamie!

[@antichef]

Thank you!!!

[@meterialgal7755]

O M G I have to try this …. Need to work out first I’m going to need muscles 💪🏻

[@manuelamarinello3651]

Oh ya… gonna do that

[@amybeth6456]

Oh poor silver fox. I remember when you got him. Are y'all moving back to Canada?

[@antichef]

In Canada now, but not our final destination

[@joehutter4816]

I will try those next time I feel the need to put on a few pounds! Looking forward to meeting the Fox’s replacement!!!

[@antichef]

This video is sponsored by weight watchers

[@TheBeautifulDisaster]

*YES!!!*

[@Mdb0514]

Yum!

[@damnpam4680]

And yes he dough was thinner then mines and mines looked yours but I think I should have put back in the freezer before I make it

[@katehobbs2008]

Ooh you are brave! This is famously difficult.

[@chriscraver4070]

Looks delish. ❤️

[@damnpam4680]

Well I had to use muffin pan and I think my dough was to warm the better was a lot like drowning in butter while cooking so I’m watching yours because I definitely did something wrong had not taste them yet and adding the sugar was confusing the recipe didn’t say how much each time

[@mysticfirefaery1988]

You should get a marble rolling pin that you can put in the freezer before doing stuff like this.

[@joelukowski]

i bought some on qvc.

[@melsyoutube]

RIP silver fox!

[@frankgeorge3630]

You're having the same issues I was having. I feel better. I think??

[@theherd5830]

Just a thought: The rolling pin has handles.

[@antoniocrespo4441]

Cardamom buns?

[@aniranisoulalostone4382]

Silver fox:((( It really hurts:((( Guess I'm emotionally attached to her:) I hope the next owner takes good care of her.

[@austinbrantley3923]

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[@ismaelwyatt8984]

@Austin Brantley Instablaster ;)

[@austinbrantley3923]

@Ismael Wyatt thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@austinbrantley3923]

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[@ismaelwyatt8984]

@Austin Brantley Happy to help =)

[@conorflynn4733]

Anti-Baker

[@ninabukovics2802]

I tried this recipe too and i put so much effort into it but they tasted not good and the texture was also blah..

[@stevonico]

yeast??

[@guapodel]

You should’ve silver foxed the butter.

[@Brandi_the_Baker]

Please refrigerate that dough at every turn! Cold dough

[@antichef]

totally... I was following as closely as I could to Dominique Ansel's video and recipe for this. His recipe may stray away from that rule...just a little. I agree though, could have been colder at times

[@TheBeautifulDisaster]

ANTI-CHEF Did you follow his kouign amann recipe from _The Secret Recipes_ ?

[@antichef]

@@TheBeautifulDisaster I was using both of these: www.vice.com/en/article/zmpnna/dominique-ansels-kouign-amann-recipeSubscribe kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6iknKuYmLaUpc0

[@TheBeautifulDisaster]

ANTI-CHEF Thanks Jamie, the Munchies video of DKA is a little different from the written recipe, so I'm not sure which to follow. Now, I'll just copy you, minus the eBay marketplace.

[@antichef]

as helpful as the video was, I found the written recipe helped fill in the gaps the video seemed to breeze over. But I was constantly jogging between both of em

[@deannailiano4132]

Video is on 555 likes and I don’t want to make it go to 556. Someone else go first and I’ll be back. Binge watching anyway. Haha

[@harkmi3]

Did you ever figure out why the Silver Fox gave you a shock that day?

[@antichef]

I believe I did. The extension cable I was using wasn't very good... BUT also it was totally all my fault. I was using a UK plug adapter and an EU extension cable on a UK stand mixer...😬

[@harkmi3]

@@antichef 😂glad to see you didn’t do more damage!

[@arnodiedrichs3371]

Let someone repair that Mixer, it's not rocketscience and that Mixer ist f-ing expensive.

[@obsidyenneg4333]

Pronounced “queen ah-man”

[@michellecoats6649]

Pour some sugar on Kouign Amann

[@elizabethm6657]

The tins you used were too big. Smaller next time. They made these on great british bake off.

[@tokaiju]

Great job, but for the love of god will you please stop pushing your rolling pin into the dough like that, there's really no need. Be gentle. Also your dough was way too warm, you should've chilled it before working with it.

[@lupelupelupe]

i wish i was as useful as silver fox :)

[@Leeeeyes]

Bye bye silver fox 😭

[@antichef]

😭

[@kimberlee3243]

Yum!