Dark Chocolate Pain au Chocolat

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Tip: Use a convection setting for an even bake.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.

   Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips for best results.

3. 3

   Add the dark chocolate chips to the bowl and stir until combined.

   Tip: Make sure to break up any large chocolate chunks.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, warm water, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk for a lighter batter.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a shaggy dough forms.

   Tip: Don't overmix! The dough should still be slightly sticky.

6. 6

   Add the softened butter to the dough and mix until it forms a cohesive ball.

   Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for easiest mixing.

7. 7

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3 mm (1/8 inch).

   Tip: Use a rolling pin and dust with flour as needed to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   Cut out rectangles of dough about 12 cm x 8 cm (4.7 in x 3.1 in).

   Tip: Cut the dough into desired size for pain au chocolat.