Praline Pain au Chocolat
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Indulge in a sweet and sticky pastry filled with praline and dark chocolate.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 gpraline paste
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 150 gsugar
- 2large egg
- 120 mlmilk
- 1 gsalt
- 1 galmond extract
- 100 gicing sugar
- 150 gconfectioner's sugar
- 100 gvelveta
- 1 gbaking powder
- 50 gsafflower oil
- 150 mlalmond milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease the parchment paper with butter or cooking spray.
- 2
Combine flour, praline paste, confectioner's sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Tip: Use a whisk to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- 3
Melt unsalted butter and praline paste in a saucepan over low heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in dark chocolate chips until melted.
Tip: Be patient, as it may take a few minutes.
- 5
Add large egg and milk to the saucepan, whisking until smooth.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the saucepan.
- 6
Add almond extract and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure there are no lumps.
- 7
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
Tip: Do not overmix, as this will make the dough tough.
- 8
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
Tip: Make sure to knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 9
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2cm. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
Tip: Cut out shapes just before baking to prevent them from becoming misshapen.
- 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
- 11
Allow the pain au chocolat to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: Drizzle with icing sugar and serve immediately.
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