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Homemade Chocolate Croissants

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Indulge in the flaky, buttery perfection of homemade chocolate croissants! This recipe guides you through creating these classic pastries from scratch, filled with rich, melty chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F)
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into batons
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, sugar, salt, and egg. Add yeast mixture and 3 cups of flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, adding remaining flour as needed, until smooth and elastic.
  4. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Arrange butter slices evenly over the middle third of the dough. Fold the left third of the dough over the butter, then fold the right third over the left, creating a neat packet.
  6. Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Repeat rolling, folding, and chilling process three more times, chilling for 30 minutes between each fold.
  8. After the final chill, roll dough into a 12×24 inch rectangle. Cut into 6 equal rectangles.
  9. Place 2 chocolate batons along one short end of each rectangle. Roll up tightly, starting with the chocolate end, and shape into a crescent.
  10. Place croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  11. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush croissants with egg wash.
  12. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  13. Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a higher cacao percentage. Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

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