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Homemade Chocolate Croissants (Pain Au Chocolat)

Homemade Chocolate Croissants (Pain Au Chocolat) Recipe by Tasty
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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking homemade chocolate croissants (Pain au Chocolat) that are sure to impress your family and friends! This easy recipe guides you through the meticulous yet rewarding process of creating flaky, buttery pastries filled with rich chocolate. With each bite, you’ll savor the perfect balance of textures and flavors, reminiscent of a quaint French bakery right in your kitchen. Despite the seemingly lengthy preparation time, our step-by-step instructions simplify the process, ensuring success even for novice bakers. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these decadent pastries for brunch or a special breakfast occasion.

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 (for layering)
  • 2 bars sweetened chocolate (for filling)
  • 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, water, milk, sugar, salt, yeast, and softened butter until combined. Knead gently into a ball and refrigerate for an hour.
  2. Prepare the butter layer by rolling cold butter between parchment paper into a square shape and refrigerate.
  3. Roll out the dough into a square and enclose the butter layer. Seal edges and refrigerate.
  4. Create turns by rolling out the dough into long rectangles and folding it over itself three times with refrigeration in between.
  5. Shape the dough into rectangles, fill with chocolate, roll them up, and let proof for an hour.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

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