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Chef John's Chocolate Croissants

Chef John's Chocolate Croissants

Cook time:
25 minutes
Prep time:
30 minutes
Cuisine:
Unknown
Author:
Chef John
Rating:
4.8 / 5.0
Ingredients:
  • ½ cup warm water (100 degrees F or 38 degrees C)
  • ½ (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups unbleached bread flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature, cut into pieces
  • 1 stick unsalted European-style butter
  • 1 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 pinch coarse sea salt to taste