These Chocolate-Filled Pastries, perfect for a joyful breakfast, are a delightful combination of fluffy dough and rich chocolate filling. They stay fresh and puffy even when stored in the freezer, making them a convenient and delicious treat.
Why You’ll Love This: The magic of these pastries lies in their ability to bring a smile to your morning routine. The combination of warm, soft pastry with a melting chocolate heart is irresistible. Plus, their freezer-friendly nature means you can enjoy them anytime.
Perfect for: Ideal for a luxurious weekend breakfast, as a special treat for family brunches, or as a delightful surprise for guests. These pastries are also great for those busy mornings when you need a quick yet satisfying breakfast option.
- Ingredients for Dough:
- 280g warm milk
- 100g melted warm butter
- 1 egg
- 70g sugar
- 1 tablespoon yeast (or 32g fresh yeast)
- 1 sachet of vanilla or vanilla sugar
- 500 – 550g flour (adjust as needed)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Filling:
- Chocolate, jam, or marmalade
- For Serving:
- Powdered sugar
- Instructions:
- Place 500g of flour in a mixing bowl.
- Add all other ingredients and knead the dough thoroughly.
- Allow the dough to rise until it doubles in size.
- Divide the dough into 10 or 20 pieces.
- Roll out each piece, add the filling, and seal.
- Cut into strips, twist, and place on a baking tray.
- Let them rise again on the tray for 30 minutes.
- Brush with a mixture of egg yolk and milk.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) until golden.
- Sprinkle with powdered sugar once slightly cooled.
These chocolate-filled pastries are a treat that blends the comfort of home baking with the indulgence of chocolate, perfect for starting your day on a sweet note.
