Pain au Chocolat
The Recipe for Pain au Chocolat
Welcome to our exclusive recipe for Pain au Chocolat, an iconic French delicacy that enchants palates around the world with its irresistible combination of butter, puff pastry and chocolate. Preparing this delicious dessert at home is easier than you might think, and with our detailed steps, you can enjoy the authentic taste of this French classic right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 ready-made puff pastry roll
- 100 g of dark chocolate preferably high cocoa content
- 100 g of cold butter
- 1 egg for brushing
- Icing sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
- Start by preparing the necessary ingredients. Take the puff pastry out of the fridge and leave it at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes to make it easier to work with.
- Cut the cold butter into thin slices and set aside.
- Break the dark chocolate into evenly sized pieces and keep it aside.
- Step 2: Creating the Pain au Chocolat
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle.
- Spread the cold butter slices evenly over the bottom half of the puff pastry.
- Fold the upper half of the puff pastry over the butter, then seal the edges by pressing with your fingers to seal well.
- After sealing, turn the puff pastry over so that the fold is on the left.
- Roll out the puff pastry into a long, thin rectangle, then fold the bottom third up and the top third down, overlapping them slightly.
- Cover the puff pastry with a damp cloth and put it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill and let the butter rest.
- Step 3: Assembly and Baking
- After the resting period, take the puff pastry out of the refrigerator and roll it out again into a rectangle.
- Cut the puff pastry into smaller rectangles, about 10x15 cm.
- Place a piece of dark chocolate on one end of each puff pastry rectangle.
- Roll the puff pastry over the chocolate to form the Pain au Chocolat, sealing the edges well.
- Transfer the sweets onto a baking tray lined with baking paper and brush the surface with beaten egg.
- Bake the Pain au Chocolat in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden and puffy.
- Once baked, take the cakes out of the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Optionally, dust with icing sugar before serving.
Notes
Now that you have learnt how to prepare the delicious Pain au Chocolat by following our detailed recipe, you can enjoy this French classic right in your own home. Follow our steps carefully to obtain perfect, buttery, chocolate-filled cakes. Enjoy!
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