Unbelievably Easy Pain au Chocolat: Only 2 Folds
Indulge in the splendid taste of homemade Pain au Chocolat with this Unbelievably Easy Pain au Chocolat recipe that requires only two folds. These flaky, buttery pastries are filled with rich chocolate batons and offer a delightful experience for any chocolate lover. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet afternoon snack, this simple recipe transforms your kitchen into a charming patisserie. With minimal effort and straightforward steps, you can impress family and friends with these gourmet treats. Customize your filling or enjoy them as is for an irresistible addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings (12 croissants) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 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
- Combine yeast, warm water, and sugar in a mixing bowl; let sit until foamy.
- Mix in milk and melted butter.
- In another bowl, combine flour and salt; mix with wet ingredients until combined.
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes; chill overnight.
- Prepare cold butter layer and roll out dough to enclose butter.
- Perform two folds, chilling between each fold.
- Shape croissants, fill with chocolate batons, and proof for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 425°F, apply egg wash, then bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg