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Pain au Chocolat
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup of cold water
- 1 1/2 cups of dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add the cold water to the mixture, stirring until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rectangle. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough out into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 equal rectangles.
- Place a generous tablespoon of chopped chocolate on the bottom half of each rectangle. Fold the top half of the dough over the chocolate and press the edges to seal.
- Transfer the pain au chocolat to the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each pastry. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar. Serve warm and enjoy!
Pain au chocolat, also known as chocolate croissant, has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century in France. This delectable pastry is made from buttery, flaky dough and filled with a strip of high-quality dark chocolate. Renowned French chefs and patisseries, such as Pierre Hermé and Ladurée, have perfected the art of creating the perfect pain au chocolat, making it a staple in French bakeries and cafes. The best versions of this dish can be found in Paris, where the pastry is often enjoyed with a cup of strong coffee for breakfast or as a sweet treat throughout the day. The key to a delicious pain au chocolat lies in the quality of the chocolate and the precise lamination of the dough, creating those irresistible layers. For a twist on the classic recipe, some chefs incorporate different types of chocolate or add a sprinkle of sea salt for a modern touch. Whether enjoyed in a quaint Parisian boulangerie or made at home, pain au chocolat is a timeless indulgence that continues to delight chocolate lovers around the world.
45 min
12
250 calories
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