Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of creating flaky, buttery homemade chocolate croissants right in your kitchen. These pastries, filled with rich melted chocolate, elevate any meal from breakfast to dessert. Their irresistible combination of soft pastry and gooey chocolate makes them a perfect treat to share with family and friends. With straightforward steps and accessible ingredients, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you’re impressing guests at brunch or enjoying a cozy morning at home, these croissants are sure to bring joy and satisfaction.

Ingredients

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4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
1 1/4 cups cold whole milk
1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
16 chocolate batons or 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate

Instructions

In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Slowly add cold milk; mix until the dough is soft but slightly tacky. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Beat softened butter with flour until smooth; shape into a rectangle and chill for 30 minutes.
Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle, encase the chilled butter layer inside, and seal edges tightly.
Create layers by folding the dough into thirds and refrigerating after each turn for a total of three folds.
Roll out again, cut into rectangles, place chocolate at one end, and roll tightly.
Arrange on baking sheets to proof for an hour before baking.
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C), brush with egg wash, and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.

Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 croissant
Calories: 280
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Chill your ingredients thoroughly for better flakiness. Use high-quality chocolate for the best filling flavor. Experiment with different fillings like almond paste or fruit preserves for variety.