Chocolate Croissant

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

2. 2

   Warm the milk slightly and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

4. 4

   Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.

6. 6

   Place the butter between two sheets of parchment paper and pound it into a flat rectangle.

7. 7

   Place the butter on one half of the dough and fold the other half over it, sealing the edges.

8. 8

   Roll out the dough again into a rectangle and fold it into thirds like a letter.

9. 9

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Repeat the rolling and folding process two more times, refrigerating for 30 minutes between each.

11. 11

    Roll out the dough into a large rectangle and cut it into triangles.

12. 12

    Place a piece of dark chocolate at the base of each triangle and roll it up towards the tip.

13. 13

    Place the croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

14. 14

    Beat the egg and brush it over the croissants.

15. 15

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and let the croissants rise for 30 minutes.

16. 16

    Bake the croissants for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

17. 17

    Let them cool slightly before serving.