Pain Au Chocolat

Ingredients(for 1 large Pain au Chocolat (about 80g each))

• 1 cup All-purpose flour (Farine tout usage)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (Beurre doux, chilled)
• 2 tbsp Non-fat Greek yogurt (For healthier texture)
• 1/4 cup Warm low-fat milk (Lait demi-écrémé)
• 1 tsp Active dry yeast (Levure sèche active)
• 1 tbsp Organic cane sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 4 pieces 70% dark chocolate sticks (Batons de chocolat)
• 1 Egg (For egg wash (optional, omit for vegan)) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

   5 minutes

   Ensure milk is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   3 minutes

   Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to avoid melting the butter.

3. 3

   Add the yeast mixture and Greek yogurt to the flour. Mix until a sticky dough forms.

   2 minutes

   Do not overmix; stop once the dough just comes together.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently for 2-3 minutes until smooth. Shape into a rectangle, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes (optional for easier rolling).

   3 minutes

   Chilling helps create flakier layers.