Delicious Chocolate Croissant Recipe to Savor

Delicious homemade chocolate croissants with a flaky, buttery dough and rich chocolate filling.

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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix well.
Add Milk: Gradually add the warm milk to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Knead briefly until smooth.
Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a rectangle, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare Butter: Place the cold unsalted butter between two sheets of parchment paper. Using a rolling pin, pound and roll the butter into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm.

Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Incorporate Butter: Place the chilled butter block in the center of the dough rectangle. Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges to encase the butter completely.
Roll and Fold: Roll the dough out into a long rectangle, then fold it into thirds (like a letter). This is the first turn. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Repeat: Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each turn.

Cut the Dough: After the final chilling, roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Cut the dough into triangles (about 5 inches wide at the base).
Add Filling: Place a few chocolate chips or a chocolate baton at the wide end of each triangle. Roll the triangle from the wide end to the tip, creating a crescent shape. Tuck the tip underneath to secure.

Let Rise: Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Egg Wash: Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the risen croissants for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake the croissants in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and flaky.