Pain Au Chocolat
Indulge in the delightful world of pain au chocolat, a classic French pastry known for its flaky layers and rich chocolate filling.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g all-purpose flour
- 300 g unsalted butter
- 10 g salt
- 60 g sugar
- 20 g active dry yeast
- 250 ml milk
- 200 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk and dissolve the yeast.
- Pour the yeast mixture into the flour mixture and knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out the butter between parchment paper to form a rectangle.
- Roll out the dough into a larger rectangle and place the butter in the center.
- Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges well.
- Roll out the dough again and perform a series of folds (three folds).
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes after each fold.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch and cut into rectangles.
- Place a piece of chocolate on each rectangle and roll them up tightly.
- Brush with egg wash and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g