Description
Delicious homemade chocolate croissants featuring flaky pastry and rich melted chocolate, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/2 cup milk (warm)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup dark chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Cut cold butter into the flour mixture to create a crumbly texture.
- Gradually add warm milk and mix to form a dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle and fold it to create layers.
- Cut into triangles and roll up to form croissants.
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise for 1 hour.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Melt dark chocolate and serve with croissants for dipping.
Notes
Make sure the butter is very cold for the best flaky texture. Experiment with different chocolate types for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pastries
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg