Description
🥐 Pain au Chocolat – Flaky Chocolate-Filled Pastry
Pain au Chocolat (French for “chocolate bread”) is a classic French pastry made from laminated dough, the same as croissant dough. It has a buttery, flaky exterior and is filled with two sticks of rich dark chocolate nestled inside.
🧁 Key Characteristics:
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Texture: Light and crisp on the outside, soft and airy inside
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Flavor: Buttery with a deep, slightly bitter chocolate center
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Appearance: Rectangular with visible chocolate lines and golden-brown layers
🍫 Fun Facts:
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It’s often eaten for breakfast or as a snack in France and worldwide.
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In some parts of France, especially in the south, it’s also called a “chocolatine.”
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Usually served warm or at room temperature, paired with coffee or hot chocolate.
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