Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate-filled Croissant) Recipe

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Pain au Chocolat (Chocolate-filled Croissant)
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  1. Pour the water into a bread machine pan; add the flour. Sprinkle the milk powder over the flour. Place the sugar, salt, and 2 tablespoons of softened butter into the corners of the pan. Make a small indent in the top of the dry ingredients and put the yeast in the indent. Run the bread machine on the basic dough setting.
  2. Meanwhile, lay out a sheet of waxed or parchment paper. Shape the remaining 1/2 cup of butter into a 3x5 inch rectangle on the waxed paper; wrap and chill until ready to use.
  3. Remove the butter from the refrigerator and allow to soften while you roll out the dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 8x12 inch rectangle. Place the butter on half of the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border of dough on 3 sides. Fold the other half of the dough over the butter and press the edges firmly to seal.
  4. Roll the dough out to a 6x14 inch rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds from the long ends, as you would fold a business letter. Cover the dough loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Place it onto a lightly floured surface so that the folded edge faces you. Roll the dough out again into a 6x14 inch rectangle, and fold into thirds. Cover with plastic and chill for 20 minutes.
  6. Repeat step 5, chilling for 30 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and milk; set aside. Grease two baking sheets.
  8. Roll the dough out into a 12x21 inch rectangle. Cut the dough into thirds in both directions, to make 9 rectangles. Divide the chocolate among the rectangles. Lightly brush the egg yolk mixture around the edges of each piece. Starting at a short end, roll each piece of dough around the chocolate as if you were rolling a cigar. Press the edges together to seal.
  9. Place the pastries onto the prepared baking sheets; cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to rise in a warm place until they have doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  11. Brush the top of the pastries with the remaining egg yolk mixture.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer pastries to wire racks. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 501.68 Kcal (2100 kJ)
Calories from fat 270.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.09g 46%
Cholesterol 52.29mg 17%
Sodium 181.03mg 8%
Potassium 249.66mg 5%
Total Carbs 57.96g 19%
Sugars 28.18g 113%
Dietary Fiber 3.78g 15%
Protein 7.54g 15%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Calcium 40.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 429.67 Kcal (1799 kJ)
Calories from fat 231.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.77g 46%
Cholesterol 44.78mg 17%
Sodium 155.05mg 8%
Potassium 213.82mg 5%
Total Carbs 49.64g 19%
Sugars 24.13g 113%
Dietary Fiber 3.24g 15%
Protein 6.46g 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 2.6mg 17%
Calcium 35mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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