Matcha Chocolate Croissants

  • Makes
  • 32
  • Prep Time (min)
  • 180
  • Cook (min)
  • 15
  • Carb Grams (g)
  • 12
  • Cook Difficult
  • 8

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 12oz butter, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp matcha green tea powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • ½ cup warm water
  • 1 egg, beaten

Utensils

  • Stand mixer with dough hook and paddle attachment
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl
  • Others: Plastic foil, ruler, baking sheets, parchment paper.

DIRECTIONS

  • In a small bowl, combine together active dry yeast and warm water. Mix all well and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Transfer the yeast mixture into a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Pour in the milk and mix all well for one minute. Gradually, add matcha, flour, sugar, and salt, beating constantly at low speed. Mix well for 5-6 minutes or until a smooth dough forms. If necessary, add some more flour – 2-3 tablespoons. The dough should be elastic and no longer sticky with a consistency of soft butter. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for a couple of minutes. Tightly wrap with a large piece of plastic foil and let it sit for 35-40 minutes at room temperature.

  • Meanwhile, in a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine together softened butter and the remaining two tablespoons of flour. Beat on medium speed for 3-4 minutes, making sure you don't have any lumps (you need a consistency similar to the croissant dough). Transfer the butter mixture to a large piece of plastic foil and wrap tightly molding a rectangle shape – 5''x6'' and about 1'' thick. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

  • Remove the plastic foil from the croissant dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll out to a 10''x16'' rectangle. Place chilled butter at the center of the rectangle and fold in the left side of the dough over the butter block. Using a small kitchen brush, remove any remaining flour from the dough and fold the right side of the dough.

  • Rotate the dough by 90 degrees to the right. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently press the dough into a 10''x16'' shape again. Fold the left and right sides towards the center again creating nice croissant layers. Tightly wrap with plastic foil and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Repeat this process 3 times more, refrigerating for 30 minutes each time. When done, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces. Work with one piece at the time, refrigerating the remaining once until you're ready to use them. This will prevent the butter from melting.

  • Now, place the dough on a clean surface and roll out into a rectangle. Using a sharp knife, trim off the sides to create clean edges. Mark the dough every 2 inches using a ruler and a knife. Slice the dough into a triangle shape. Sprinkle each triangle with chocolate chips and roll the base towards the tip to create a croissant. Make sure to tuck the tip into a dough so it won't puff up during baking. Place croissants on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them sit at the room temperature for about 2 hours before baking.

  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough in the refrigerator. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly brush each croissant with beaten egg and bake for 12-15 minutes. When done, remove from the oven and cool to a room temperature before serving. Enjoy!

Matcha Chocolate Croissants

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Matcha croissants with delicious chocolate filling sound too good to be true. Well, they are too good but also very true.

This, somewhat difficult recipe is a wonderful combination of savory matcha green tea powder and perfectly sweet chocolate chips that melt in your mouth.

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It is true that making croissants require skills, patience, and lots of baking experience but these little treats are totally worth it, at least for some special occasions.

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Naturally, if you prefer fruity croissant flavors such as sour cherries or strawberries, you can replace the chocolate with some store-bought or homemade jam. The result will be absolutely fantastic!

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Optionally, dust your croissants with some powdered sugar and enjoy this French classic with your family and friends.

Nutrition information per croissant: Kcal: 143, Protein: 2.1g, Total Carbs: 12.6g, Dietary Fibers: 0.6g, Total Fat: 9.6g

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