Orange Chocolate Tuiles

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

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

   Tip: Make sure to sift the flour for a light texture.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

   Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

4. 4

   Add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and whisk until combined.

   Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs until light and fluffy.

   Tip: Make sure the eggs are well-beaten for a smooth batter.

6. 6

   Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and whisk until just combined.

   Tip: Don't overmix, or the tuiles will become dense.

7. 7

   Add the melted chocolate mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until a smooth batter forms.

   Tip: Make sure the batter is well combined for even cooking.

8. 8

   Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.

   Tip: Make sure the tip is clean and dry to avoid any air bubbles.

9. 9

   Pipe the tuile batter onto the prepared baking sheet in long, thin strips.

   Tip: Make sure to leave about 1 inch of space between each tuile.

10. 10

    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

    Tip: Keep an eye on the tuiles, as they can go from undercooked to overcooked quickly.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: Make sure to let the tuiles cool completely before breaking into pieces.

12. 12

    Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

    Tip: This will add a nice textural element to the tuiles.