Pain Au Chocolate | Butter Croissant | Almond Croissant Recipe
Make Pain Au Chocolate | Butter Croissant | Almond Croissant Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Butter Layer
Pain au Chocolat Filling
Almond Croissant Filling
Egg Wash
Method
Preparing the Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
Preparing the Butter Layer
- 5
Prepare Butter Layer
While the dough is rising, take the cold butter and pound it between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator.
Laminate the Dough
- 6
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
- 7
- 8
Perform Turns
Roll the dough out again into a rectangle. Fold it into thirds (like a letter) and repeat this process two more times, chilling the dough for 30 minutes between turns.
Shaping the Croissants
- 9
Cut the Dough
After the final turn, roll the dough into a large rectangle. Cut into triangles for croissants and rectangles for pain au chocolat.
- 10
Add Fillings
For pain au chocolat, place a piece of dark chocolate at the wide end of the triangle and roll it tightly. For almond croissants, spread almond paste on the triangle and sprinkle with sliced almonds before rolling.
Final Proof and Baking
- 11
Proof the Croissants
Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover lightly with a cloth and let proof for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- 12
Prepare Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush this mixture over the croissants before baking.
- 13
Bake
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.