Chocolate Chip Croissant
The croissant is one of the most well-known pastries in French bakeries, which can be prepared in countless variations. The chocolate chip croissant is a true classic, combining the lightness of butter pastry with the rich taste of melted chocolate. The chocolate chips slowly melt during baking, revealing a pleasantly sweet and creamy layer with every bite. If you like chocolate pastries, you should definitely try this recipe!
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Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3
In another bowl, warm the milk until lukewarm. Add the yeast and let it stand for 5 minutes to activate.
4
Add the eggs, lukewarm milk-yeast mixture, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Start mixing until a dough begins to form.
5
Crumble in the cold butter and knead until you have a smooth and elastic dough.
6
Roll out the dough to about 3 mm thick. Cut into equal-sized triangles.
7
Place a few chocolate chips in the center of each triangle, then roll them up into croissant shapes.
8
Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and let them proof for 20 minutes.
9
Brush the tops with egg wash, then bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
10
Once cooled, sprinkle with a little powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
