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Homemade Chocolate Croissants Recipe

Homemade Chocolate Croissants Recipe
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Indulge in the buttery, flaky goodness of these Homemade Chocolate Croissants. With layers of rich chocolate encased in a delicate pastry, these croissants are a true delight for any chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups (300ml) cold whole milk

For the Butter Layer:

  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Filling:

  • 16 chocolate batons or 8 oz high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, cut into bars

For the Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp milk

Optional:

  • Confectioners’ sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Slowly add cold milk and knead with a dough hook for 5 minutes until soft but slightly tacky. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Create the Butter Layer: Beat softened butter and flour until smooth. Shape into a 7×10-inch rectangle and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Layer the Dough: Roll out the dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle. Place the chilled butter layer in the center and fold the dough over it to encase the butter. Seal edges tightly. Roll the dough into a 10×20-inch rectangle and fold lengthwise into thirds. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat this folding and chilling process two more times for a total of three “turns.” After the final fold, refrigerate the dough for 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Shape the Croissants: Roll out the chilled dough into an 8×20-inch rectangle. Cut into sixteen 2×5-inch rectangles. Gently stretch each piece to 8 inches long, add a chocolate baton at one end, and roll tightly, seam-side down.
  5. Bake the Croissants: Arrange croissants on lined baking sheets. Cover loosely and proof at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for another hour. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Whisk together egg and milk for the egg wash and brush over the croissants. Bake croissants for 20 minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Let cool slightly on a wire rack and dust with confectioners’ sugar before serving, if desired.

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