Chocolate Croissant Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Dough

   In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and egg to the flour and mix until a dough forms.

2. 2

   Knead and Chill

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

3. 3

   Prepare the Butter Layer

   While the dough chills, take the cold butter and pound it into a flat rectangle between two sheets of parchment paper. Chill again to keep it cold.

4. 4

   Roll and Fold

   On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Place the butter layer in the center and fold the edges of the dough over the butter. Roll out and fold the dough into thirds, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat this process two more times.

5. 5

   Shape the Croissants

   Roll out the dough into a large rectangle again and cut it into triangles. Place a few chocolate chips at the wider end of each triangle, then roll them up tightly from the wide end to the tip.

6. 6

   Proof and Bake

   Place the shaped croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let them rise in a warm place for about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.