Few things express affection like croissants, especially homemade chocolate croissants (pain au chocolat)! Start your loved one's day on a decadent note with these easy homemade chocolate croissants. The key to making amazing croissants lies in the meticulous process of folding butter into the dough and multiple turns; in other words, patience and focus. The preparation may seem long, but we've broken it into short, easy-to-follow steps to ensure your success. This heavenly pastry boasts a buttery, flaky texture and a gooey filling of rich chocolate, evoking the ambiance of a quaint French bakery right in your kitchen. Seriously, what could be better than that?

Quick Info

⏱️ 370 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 93%

Nutrition

683 cal • 11g protein • 75g carbs • 37g fat

Tags

[Breakfast] • [Desserts] • [Snacks] • [High-Fiber] • [European] • [Brunch]

Ingredients

• 4 cups flour
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 packet instant yeast
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch thick slices
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 bars chocolate

Instructions Preview

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, mil…
2. Once the dough starts to clump, turn it ou…
3. Lightly knead the dough and form it into a…

…and 29 more steps

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Recipe by: Alix Traeger • From: Tasty