Jul 13 2026
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Pain Au Chocolat Recipe

Inspired by Paris Bistro
Time3h
Serves12

Chocolate filled

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Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

Filling Ingredients

Egg Wash Ingredients

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F), active dry yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Make Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, egg, and water. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead and Chill

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Butter Block

    While the dough is chilling, prepare the butter block by placing the unsalted butter between two sheets of parchment paper and rolling it into a rectangle about ½ inch thick. Refrigerate until firm.

Dough Folding

  1. 5

    Roll Out Dough

    Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 6

    Incorporate Butter

    Place the chilled butter block in the center of the dough. Fold the dough over the butter, sealing the edges.

  3. 7

    Laminate Dough

    Roll the dough out again into a rectangle and fold it into thirds like a letter. Repeat this process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Cut and Fill

    After the final fold, roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into rectangles of about 4x6 inches. Place a piece of dark chocolate on one side of each rectangle and fold over the dough to enclose the chocolate.

  2. 9

    Prepare Egg Wash

    In a small bowl, whisk together one egg and 1 tablespoon of milk. Brush the egg wash over the top of each pastry.

  3. 10

    Final Rise

    Place the filled pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.

Baking

  1. 11

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 12

    Bake Pastries

    Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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