This pastry is best served fresh while the chocolate is still molten. The chocolate croissant is a classic that is hard to resist.

 | Croissant-Chocolate |
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Ingredients Required: Croissant-Chocolate
Preparation Instructions: Croissant-Chocolate
| Roll out the finished piece of cold croissant dough
to a size of approximate 10" X 20". Cut down the center
into two - 20" strips. |
| Brush the top surface liberally with egg wash. |
| Spread evenly the 6 ounces of chocolate chips on
both strips of dough. |
| Working from one end to the other - fold one third
over onto itself, then fold the two thirds over onto the last third
of the strip. Repeat for both strips. |
| Align the two strips of Chocolate Croissant, cut
each strip into 6 pieces using a sharp knife. |
| Arrange on baking paper. Brush top and sides liberally
with egg wash. Proof until they double in size. Bake @ 400°(F) until
golden brown.(12-15 minutes.) |
| Can be frozen before proofing. Cover well. |
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