If you love bakery-style pastries, these Chocolate Saccottini are the perfect homemade indulgence. Soft, fluffy, and lightly buttery, these Italian brioche pastries are filled with rich dark chocolate and baked until golden on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re an irresistible alternative to classic French croissants and pair beautifully with a cup of milk, coffee, or tea.
Made with a simple yeast dough enriched with milk, egg, and oil, these homemade chocolate saccottini are surprisingly easy to prepare. After rising, the dough is rolled into rectangles, filled with chocolate, shaped, and baked to perfection. The result? Warm, pillowy pastries with a delicate crisp crust and a gooey chocolate center — ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
For the Dough
520 g all-purpose flour (Type 00 flour)
270 ml milk
120 g sugar
80 ml vegetable oil
1 whole egg
15 g fresh brewer’s yeast
For the Filling
200 g dark chocolate
For Brushing
1 beaten egg
For Decoration
Powdered sugar (as needed)
Preparation Method
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