Description
Flaky, buttery chocolate croissants made at home with layered dough and melted chocolate centers. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 ¼ tsp yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs (1 for dough, 1 for egg wash)
- 8–10 chocolate sticks (dark or semi-sweet)
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar, then mix with flour, salt, and 1 egg. Knead until smooth and elastic; let rise 1–2 hours.
- Prepare butter block and fold into dough with multiple rolls and folds, chilling between folds. Cut into triangles.
- Place chocolate sticks on triangles, roll toward the tip, and shape. Let rise 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F, brush with egg wash, and bake 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm for best flakiness and melty chocolate.
Notes
- Use cold butter and chill dough between folds for perfect layers.
- High-quality chocolate sticks melt evenly for a creamy center.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins