Description

Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Panera Chocolate Croissants, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and rich chocolate filling. These pastries are not only easy to prepare but also make for an impressive addition to any breakfast or brunch table. The combination of buttery layers and decadent chocolate creates a treat that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit smoothies. With this recipe, you can enjoy bakery-quality croissants right from your kitchen.

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 (semi-sweet or bittersweet))
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 and 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened)
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 large egg
Powdered sugar for a light dusting at the end

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Instructions

Combine yeast and sugar in a mixing bowl, add chilled milk, and let sit until foamy.
In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, and cinnamon together before mixing in the yeast mixture to form dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
Chill the dough in a greased bowl for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the butter layer by softening unsalted butter until pliable.
Follow additional steps for shaping, filling with chocolate, rising, and baking your croissants.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 305
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg