French Croissants | Chocolate Croissants
Indulge in the art of pastry-making with this authentic French croissant and chocolate croissant recipe. These flaky, buttery delights are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any special occasion. With over 40 step-by-step photos guiding you through the process, you’ll master the technique of lamination to create layers of deliciousness. Whether enjoyed plain or filled with rich chocolate, these pastries will impress family and friends alike. Get ready to experience the joy of baking as you fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked croissants.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. Bread Flour
- 2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. All Purpose Flour
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tsp. Milk
- 1/2 cup plus 3 Tbsp. Cold Water
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Active Dry Yeast
- 2 tsp Honey
- 4 Tbsp Cold Unsalted Butter (for dough)
- 2 sticks plus 6 Tbsp. Butter (for layering)
- Chocolate batons or dark chocolate bars (optional)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine flours, salt, yeast, and honey.
- Gradually add milk and cold water while mixing on low speed until combined.
- Mix in cold unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare your butter block by rolling it into a rectangle between parchment paper and refrigerate it.
- Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle and layer it with the chilled butter block.
- Follow through with folding and rolling to create layers before cutting and shaping your croissants.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg