
Orange Chocolate Croissants
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making these orange chocolate croissants has become my favorite weekend project, and I'm so excited to share it with you. There's something magical about the way bright citrus and rich chocolate work together in every buttery bite. The orange zest brings a wonderful boost of vitamin C while keeping things naturally flavored, and here's the best part: the whole process takes just under an hour from start to finish. These aren't complicated either, which makes them perfect when you want something bakery quality without the fuss. Trust me, your kitchen will smell absolutely incredible while these are baking.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 10 gsalt
- 100 gsugar
- 10 gactive dry yeast
- 400 mlmilk
- 200 mlorange juice
- 4eggs
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
- 50 gorange zest
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
Tip: Whisk gently to incorporate.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, orange juice, eggs, and melted butter.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 3
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix.
- 4
Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment or knead by hand.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Tip: The dough should have doubled in size.
- 6
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure the paper is large enough to accommodate the croissants.
- 7
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm. Cut into triangles and roll each one into a croissant shape.
Tip: Make sure to seal the edges tightly.
- 8
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
Tip: This will give the croissants a golden brown color.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: Check on the croissants after 10 minutes.
- 10
Allow the croissants to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before filling.
Tip: This will help the filling set.
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