Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Panera Chocolate Croissants. These flaky pastries are filled with rich chocolate, making them a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The buttery layers and melt-in-your-mouth filling create an irresistible combination that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy them warm alongside a cup of coffee or a refreshing fruit smoothie. With this easy recipe, you can enjoy bakery-style croissants in the comfort of your home.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon active dry or instant yeast
1/4 cup superfine sugar
1 and 1/2 cups chilled whole milk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling and shaping)
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 bar dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter (for butter layer)
2 tablespoons whole milk (for egg wash)
1 large egg (for egg wash)
Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit until foamy (about 5 minutes).
In a stand mixer bowl, mix softened butter, cinnamon, flour, and salt until combined. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth. Cover and let rise until doubled in size (about 90 minutes).
Roll softened butter between parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick; chill until firm.
Roll out dough into a large rectangle; place chilled butter layer in the center. Fold dough over to encase the butter completely.
Roll out again into a long rectangle; fold into thirds and repeat this step two more times to create layers.
Cut triangles from rolled dough; place chopped chocolate at the base of each triangle before rolling tightly.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush croissants with egg wash made from beaten egg and milk; bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 306
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 203mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 31g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: Use chilled ingredients for better flakiness. Experiment with different fillings like almond paste or fruit jams for added variety. Allow enough chilling time for the dough to enhance flavor and texture.