Orange Chocolate Pain au Chocolat

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 190°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

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

   Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to incorporate the ingredients.

3. 3

   Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Don't overmix.

4. 4

   Gradually pour in the orange juice, mixing until the dough comes together in a ball.

   Tip: Be careful not to add too much liquid.

5. 5

   Add the grated orange zest, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the dough is smooth.

   Tip: Make sure the dough is well combined.

6. 6

   Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 3mm.

   Tip: Use a rolling pin to achieve the desired thickness.

7. 7

   Cut out rectangles of dough, about 5cm wide and 7cm tall.

   Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to cut the rectangles.

8. 8

   Place a tablespoon of dark chocolate chips on one half of each rectangle, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.

   Tip: Make sure to leave enough space for the orange marmalade.

9. 9

   Brush the edges with the beaten egg and fold the dough in half to enclose the chocolate.

   Tip: Press the edges to seal the pastry.

10. 10

    Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2cm of space between each.

    Tip: Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden glaze.

11. 11

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

    Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time.