Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold) Keep butter cold for flakiness.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or melted chocolate Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate.
- 1 each egg (for egg wash) Used for brushing before baking.
Method
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it's smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and layer the cold butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter, roll it out again, and fold multiple times to create layers.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour.
Baking
- Roll out the dough again, cut it into triangles, and place chocolate at the base of each triangle.
- Roll up the croissants and place them on a baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
Notes
Serve fresh chocolate croissants warm from the oven. They can be dusted with powdered sugar and paired with coffee or tea. To store leftovers, cool completely, and keep in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze them tightly wrapped.
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