Dark Chocolate Pain au Chocolat
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
There's something magical about biting into a warm pain au chocolat, and this dark chocolate version is my go to when I want to impress without spending all day in the kitchen. With just forty minutes from oven to table, it's surprisingly quick and uses simple pantry staples that won't break the bank. The dark chocolate isn't just delicious, it's packed with antioxidants that make this indulgence feel a little bit justified. Trust me, once you master this recipe, you'll be making it constantly for weekend breakfasts and unexpected guests.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gbutter
- 500 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 1 gsalt
- 400 gdark chocolate chips
- 2large eggs
- 100 mlmilk
- 150 mlwarm water
- 1 mlvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a convection setting for an even bake.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips for best results.
- 3
Add the dark chocolate chips to the bowl and stir until combined.
Tip: Make sure to break up any large chocolate chunks.
- 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
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
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
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
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.
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