Pain Au Chocolat Recipe
Indulge in our exquisite Pain au Chocolat, a delightful combination of flaky, buttery pastry enveloping rich, velvety chocolate. Each bite offers a perfect balance of textures, with the crisp exterior giving way to a soft, warm interior that melts in your mouth. A classic French treat that’s perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, it's a little piece of heaven in every bite.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Dough and Filling
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small saucepan, gently heat the milk until warm (not boiling). Remove from heat and sprinkle the yeast and sugar over the milk. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- 3
Roll and Fold
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Fold the dough into thirds (like a letter), then roll out again to a rectangle. Repeat this process 2-3 times to create layers.
- 4
Shape the Pain au Chocolat
Cut the rolled dough into rectangles (about 3x5 inches). Place a piece of chocolate on the edge of each rectangle, then roll it up tightly, sealing the edges. Place each rolled pastry seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 5
Final Rise
Cover the pastries with a clean cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffed.
- 6
- 7
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your homemade Pain au Chocolat!