Homemade Chocolate Croissants (Pain Au Chocolat)
Indulge in the delight of homemade chocolate croissants, also known as pain au chocolat, with this easy-to-follow recipe. These flaky pastries are perfect for elevating any breakfast or brunch occasion. With rich, gooey chocolate encased in buttery layers, they evoke the charm of a classic French bakery right in your kitchen. Although the process requires some patience and time, our simplified steps make it accessible for bakers of all levels. Treat your loved ones to a warm, freshly baked croissant that will leave them craving more!
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 croissants 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 4 cups flour
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 packet instant dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups cold unsalted butter, cut into slices
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 bars sweetened chocolate bar
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, water, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, and softened butter until mixed. Knead lightly into a ball and refrigerate for one hour.
- Prepare the butter layer by flattening the cold butter between parchment paper and forming a square.
- Roll out the dough and enclose the butter layer completely. Chill again on a baking sheet covered with plastic wrap for an hour.
- Roll out to create long strips and fold as directed to form layers. Repeat chilling after each turn.
- Shape into croissants by cutting rectangles and rolling tightly around pieces of chocolate.
- Proof in a warm area for one to two hours before baking at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (75g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg