Description

Indulge in the warm, flaky goodness of homemade chocolate croissants that are sure to impress everyone at home. With buttery layers enveloping rich chocolate centers, these pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful dessert. The process may seem intricate, but with this straightforward recipe, you can create gourmet pastries right in your kitchen. Perfectly paired with coffee or fresh fruit, these irresistible croissants will elevate any occasion and leave your family and friends raving about your baking skills.

Ingredients

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4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
1 1/4 cups cold almond milk
1 cup unsalted butter
16 chocolate batons (or 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate)
1 large egg (optional for egg wash)
1 tbsp non-dairy milk (optional)

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Gradually mix in cold milk until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Flatten the butter between parchment paper into a rectangle and chill until firm.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle and enclose the chilled butter layer completely.
Roll out the dough into a long rectangle and perform a letter fold; refrigerate after each fold three times.
Cut the final dough into triangles and place chocolate batons at the base before rolling them up to form croissants.
Allow the rolled croissants to rise until doubled in size; then bake at 425°F for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg