Eggless French Croissant & Pain Au Chocolate Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Enjoy the classic French pastries, Croissant and Pain Au Chocolate, without eggs. These flaky and buttery delights are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat. The croissant is light and airy, while the pain au chocolate is filled with rich chocolate. Both pastries are made using a simple eggless dough and require a bit of patience to achieve the perfect layers. Serve them warm with a cup of coffee or tea for a truly indulgent experience.

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Ingredients for Eggless French Croissant & Pain Au Chocolate Recipe

  • 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.17 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.38 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast
  • 0.17 cup Cold Unsalted Butter, Cut Into Small Cubes
  • 0.17 cup Cold Milk
  • as required For Croissants
  • as needed High Quality Chocolate, Chopped
  • as needed For Pain Au Chocolate
  • piece Dark Chocolate Bars, Cut Into Small Pieces
  • as required Milk Or Melted Butter, For Brushing

Directions: Eggless French Croissant & Pain Au Chocolate Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Mix well.
  • STEP 2.Add cold butter and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
  • STEP 3.Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • STEP 4.Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
  • STEP 5.Roll out the dough into a rectangle and fold it into thirds, like a letter.
  • STEP 6.Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, chilling the dough in between.
  • STEP 7.For croissants, roll out the dough into a large triangle and cut it into smaller triangles.
  • STEP 8.Roll each triangle tightly, starting from the wide end, and shape it into a crescent.
  • STEP 9.For pain au chocolate, cut the dough into rectangles and place a piece of chocolate at one end.
  • STEP 10.Roll the dough tightly, enclosing the chocolate inside.
  • STEP 11.Place the shaped pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • STEP 12.Cover and let them rise for another 1-2 hours, until puffed up.
  • STEP 13.Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • STEP 14.Brush the pastries with milk or melted butter for a golden crust.
  • STEP 15.Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the croissants and pain au chocolate are golden brown.
  • STEP 16.Allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the butter is cold and firm to achieve flaky layers.
  • Chilling the dough between each rolling and folding step helps create distinct layers.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate for the pain au chocolate filling.
  • You can freeze the shaped pastries before the final rise. Just thaw and let them rise before baking.
  • Serve the croissants and pain au chocolate with a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.

Storage and Serving

  • Store the leftover pastries in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat, place them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for a few minutes.
  • Serve the croissants and pain au chocolate as a delicious breakfast or a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
Nutrition
value
90
calories per serving
4 g Fat3 g Protein9 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    4g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    9g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    9g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    4g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    71mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    6mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    15mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    6mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    23mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    66mg
  • Selenium
    5mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp