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Chocolate Croissants

Delicious Chocolate Croissants That Will Impress Anyone

Indulge in delicious Chocolate Croissants with flaky pastry and melted chocolate center, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 croissants
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour For a chewier texture, opt for bread flour.
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast Substitute with active dry yeast if needed.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Using whole milk enhances its richness.
  • ¼ cup Sugar Can be reduced or swapped for honey.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balancing sweetness, do not omit.
  • 1 cup Cold Butter (High-Fat European) Opt for high-fat over margarine.
For the Filling
  • 1 bar Bittersweet Chocolate Chocolate chips are an alternative.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 egg Egg For a vegan option, use non-dairy milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream Can substitute with milk.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and warm milk. Let it bloom for 20 minutes.
  2. Add sugar and salt to the bloomed mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  3. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Prepare a butter slab by rolling cold butter between two sheets of parchment into a 7x7 inch square.
  5. After chilling, roll the dough into a 10x10 inch square and place the butter slab in the center.
  6. Fold the dough over the butter, seal it, and roll out into a long rectangle.
  7. Chill for 30 minutes and repeat the rolling and folding process two more times.
  8. Roll half the dough into an 8x15 inch rectangle and cut into triangles for croissants.
  9. Place chocolate on the wide edge of each triangle and roll to shape the croissant.
  10. Proof the shaped croissants overnight or until doubled in size, about 1 to 2 hours.
  11. Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush with egg wash and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1croissantCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow for adequate resting times and use quality ingredients for best results.

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