
Chocolate Croissants
Prep
30 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Making chocolate croissants at home is easier than you might think, and honestly, it's one of my favorite weekend projects. These buttery, flaky pastries are filled with rich chocolate chips that melt into every bite, and the best part is they come together in just under an hour. Dark chocolate, the star ingredient here, is packed with antioxidants that make indulging in these treats feel a little bit better. What I love most is how straightforward the process is, requiring just basic pantry staples and minimal fuss. Whether you're baking for yourself or impressing guests, these homemade croissants taste like they came from a fancy bakery but cost a fraction of the price.
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Ingredients
- 500 gall-purpose flour(divided)
- 100 gsugar(diced)
- 200 gchocolate chips
- 10 gactive dry yeast
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlmilk(at room temperature)
- 2 eggeggs
- 100 gunsalted butter(chilled)
- 75 gbutter for dough(for butter block)
- 50 gicing sugar(for glaze)
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Instructions
- 1
1. In a small bowl, mix yeast, warm milk, and 25g of flour to form a smooth paste. Cover and let rest for 5 minutes.
Tip: Make sure the yeast is active.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, combine 250g of flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or do it by hand.
- 3
3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Tip: Be patient and don't overmix.
- 4
4. Add the eggs, melted butter, and mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or do it by hand.
- 5
5. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.
- 6
6. Roll the dough into a rectangle, about 1/2-inch thick.
Tip: Use a rolling pin to help you achieve an even thickness.
- 7
7. Spread the chocolate chips evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Tip: Use a spatula to help you spread the chocolate evenly.
- 8
8. Fold the dough over the chocolate, like a letter, to create the croissants.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the croissants into triangles.
- 9
9. Roll the croissants into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between each croissant.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the croissants into triangles.
- 10
10. Bake for 15 minutes, then let cool for 5 minutes before glazing with icing sugar.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to cut the croissants into triangles.
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