Chocolate-Za’atar Croissant Twist
Flaky croissant dough twisted with rich dark chocolate and aromatic zaatar, baked until golden and crisp. A unique sweet and savory pastry perfect for brunch or an elegant afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store bought croissant dough sheet, about 250 grams
- 100 grams dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon zaatar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, about 190 degrees C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped dark chocolate with sugar.
- Roll out the croissant dough sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Brush melted butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle the chocolate mixture across the surface, then lightly sprinkle zaatar over the chocolate.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise down the center to expose the layers.
- Twist the two halves together gently, keeping the layers facing upward. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the twisted dough with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until deeply golden and crisp.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Chill the twisted pastry for 10 minutes before baking for sharper layers.
- Do not overfill with chocolate to prevent leakage.
- Sprinkle a tiny extra pinch of zaatar after baking for enhanced aroma.
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