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Chocolate Bread (Pain au Chocolat)

Cultural Context

Pain au Chocolat, or chocolate bread, hails from France and is a beloved pastry often enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack. It features a flaky, buttery dough filled with rich dark chocolate, making it a delightful treat for chocolate lovers. Traditionally, it is made with a laminated dough similar to croissant dough, which gives it its signature layers. Today, this pastry is enjoyed worldwide, often found in bakeries and cafes, reflecting the global love for French patisserie.

FrenchUSdessert
150 min
hard
6 servings
Servings4
4g yeast
20g sugar
100ml lukewarm milk
40g butter at room temperature
1 egg
3g salt
220g of flour
vanilla sugar
chocolate
walnuts
yolk
milk

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free option that adds richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Semi-sweet chocolate is often less expensive and still provides sweetness.

1

Mix lukewarm milk and yeast in a bowl and let sit until frothy.

2

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

3

Add room temperature butter, egg, and vanilla sugar to the flour mixture and mix until combined.

4

Pour in the yeast mixture and knead until smooth.

5

Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in size.

6

Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.

7

Cut the dough into squares and place a piece of chocolate in the center of each.

8

Fold the corners of the dough over the chocolate and seal tightly.

9

Place the shaped dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

10

Cover and let rise until puffy.

11

Preheat the oven and bake until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

kneadingfoldingrollingbaking

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Chocolate CroissantPain au Chocolat

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