How to Make Pain Au Chocolat

While pain au chocolat is traditionally made with croissant dough, this chocolate brioche is dough filled with dark chocolate and chopped hazelnuts, then shaped into any kind of shape that strikes your fancy. The dark chocolate marries well with the golden tenderness of the brioche. It's really perfect for a brunch party, and makes a great alternative to a traditional cake at a childrens' party.

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For the Dough180g / 6 oz (approximately 1 1/2 sticks if you're in North America) unsalted butter1 package (7g) dry yeast1/4 cup lukewarm water1 pinch sugar3 1/2 cups bread flour, give or take about 1/4 cup1 1/2 tsp. salt1/3 cup sugar4 large eggs1/3 cups whole milk or light cream

For the Chocolate Nut Filling200g / 7 oz dark chocolate chips60g / 2 oz roughly chopped hazelnuts (you can use any other kind of nuts you like)

For the Egg Wash1 egg1 Tbs milk

Edit Steps1Cut the butter into small diced cubes. Spread out onto a plate and put the cubes in the freezer until they become very hard but not quite frozen.



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