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Pain au Chocolat

Prep Time

40 min

Servings

8

Cook Time

18 min

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Pain au Chocolat

Flaky French pastry with rich chocolate batons inside. A bakery favorite!

1Ingredients

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8
  • 1 batch croissant dough (or 2 sheets puff pastry)
  • 16 chocolate batons (or 8 oz dark chocolate bars)
  • 1 egg for wash
  • 1 tbsp milk

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Roll croissant dough into a rectangle.

  2. 2

    Cut into 8 rectangles.

  3. 3

    Place 2 chocolate batons at one end of each rectangle.

  4. 4

    Roll up tightly, seam side down.

  5. 5

    Let proof for 1-2 hours until puffy.

  6. 6

    Brush with egg wash (egg + milk).

  7. 7

    Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until golden.

Baker's Tips

  • Use high-quality chocolate for best taste
  • Keep dough cold while working