Description
Experience the delightful indulgence of Unbelievably Easy Pain au Chocolat: Only 2 Folds, a simple yet sophisticated recipe that transforms your kitchen into a French bakery. This easy chocolate croissant recipe allows you to create flaky, buttery pastries with minimal effort. With just two folds, you’ll achieve impressive layers that hold rich chocolate batons in each bite, making them perfect for breakfast or as an elegant snack. Your family and friends will be amazed by your homemade treats, which rival any bakery creation!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (cold)
- 24 chocolate batons
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons water
Instructions
- Activate yeast by mixing it with warm water and sugar; let sit until foamy.
- Combine wet ingredients: milk and melted butter with the yeast mixture.
- Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt) together and gradually add to wet mix.
- Knead until smooth; refrigerate wrapped dough overnight.
- Roll out a butter block; incorporate it into the dough through folding.
- Chill between folds to maintain flakiness.
- Shape croissants with chocolate batons and let rise before baking at 425°F for about 18-22 minutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg