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Chocolate Croissants

Delightful French pastry filled with rich chocolate, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed Use cold butter for a flaky texture.
  • ½ cup milk, warm
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
  • ½ tsp salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped Experiment with different types of chocolate.
  • 1 egg for egg wash To achieve a golden finish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
  4. Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Rolling and Shaping
  1. Roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Fold it into thirds to create layers.
  2. Chill for another 30 minutes.
  3. Roll out again, cut into triangles, and place chocolate on the wide end.
  4. Roll up the triangles and curve them into a crescent shape.
Baking
  1. Place on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and let rise for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Best served warm. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage. Use cold butter and don't skip chilling times for best results.