Unbelievably Easy Pain au Chocolat: Only 2 Folds
Unbelievably Easy Pain au Chocolat: Only 2 Folds is your ticket to creating gourmet chocolate croissants right in your kitchen. This simplified recipe requires just two folds, making it perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Imagine the aroma of freshly baked, buttery pastries filled with rich chocolate wafting through your home! Whether served at breakfast or as a delightful dessert, these flaky treats are sure to impress family and friends alike. With only a handful of key ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of baking these delectable pastries from scratch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 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
- Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let sit until foamy.
- Mix in milk and melted butter.
- Combine flour and salt; mix into wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface until smooth, then refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare the butter layer, roll it out, and incorporate it into the dough with two folds.
- Chill again, shape into strips, fill with chocolate batons, and roll up.
- Let rise before brushing with an egg wash and baking until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg