Pain au chocolat (new version) using a Thermomix
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Imagine biting into a warm, flaky pastry that’s not just a treat for your taste buds but also a nod to French culinary genius! This new version of Pain au Chocolat takes the classic beloved by many and gives it a wholesome twist with semi-whole wheat flour and agave syrup, making it not only delicious but also a tad healthier. Originating from the rich baking traditions of France, this delightful pastry is often enjoyed at breakfast or as an afternoon snack, paired with a steaming cup of coffee. Fun fact: the name 'Pain au Chocolat' literally translates to 'chocolate bread,' which sounds like a perfect excuse to indulge! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends with this delightful chocolate-filled creation that’s sure to make you the star of brunch!
Ingredients
- 120 g Milk
- 7 g Baking powder
- 360 g Semi-whole wheat flour
- 80 g Agave syrup
- 5 g Flower of salt
- 2 Eggs
- 45 g Coconut oil
- 30 g Chocolate chip
- 12 Chocolate sticks
- 1 Tablespoon(s) Water
Steps
- Add 120 g of milk, 7 g of baking powder in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 37°C / Speed 2.
- Add 360 g of semi-whole wheat flour, 80 g of agave syrup, 5 g of flower of salt, 1 egg in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 2.
- Add 45 g of coconut oil, 30 g of chocolate chip in the food processor bowl.
- Mix knead: 3:00min / 0°C / Speed 2.
- Put the dough in a mixing bowl and cover it with a cloth.
- Setaside the salad bowl cover with towel during 1h 30.
- Place the dough on a floured surface, deflate it by rolling it out with a rolling pin to form a rectangle approximately 20 x 50 cm. Cut the rectangle into six strips of about 8 x 20 cm each.
- Add 12 chocolate sticks in a workplan.
- Place a chocolate bar at one end of the strip, roll it over itself twice, then add a second chocolate bar and roll it to the end of the strip.
- Repeat the process for the other five loaves, then place them on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add 1 egg only the yellow in a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon(s) of water in the mixing bowl.
- Brush the loaves with a mixture of egg yolk and water, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven at 180°C.
- Cook in the oven at 180°C during 15min to 20min.
- The breads should be golden brown. Allow to cool on a rack.
