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Source for chocolate batons
Does anyone have a recommended source for good chocolate batons for the chocolate croissants?
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Scoolinary Team
Hi Michelle Zaremskas.
Welcome to the Scoolinary community! Thank you for your question.
When making pain au chocolat, it’s important to choose a high-quality chocolate that melts well during baking, but also has a good flavor to complement the flaky dough. Some recommended brands available in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America are:
Valrhona (France) – As mentioned in your course, Valrhona is an excellent choice for this type of preparation. Their chocolate batons are ideal for croissants and pain au chocolat due to their high quality and rich flavor. They are fairly easy to find in the U.S. and Europe.
Callebaut (Belgium) – One of the most popular brands among pastry professionals. They offer high-quality baking chocolate and have a great range of batons and chunks that are perfect for croissants.
Lindt (Switzerland) – While best known for its chocolate bars, Lindt also offers chocolate in bar form that can be cut for use in pain au chocolat. Their 70% dark chocolate is a great option.
Guittard (U.S.) – This U.S. brand is known for its high-quality chocolate and offers a variety of baking products. They also have chocolate bars that can be used for this type of bread.
Michel Cluizel (France) – Another high-end French brand, Michel Cluizel offers excellent options for baking, and their chocolate bars are perfect for pain au chocolat.
Amedei (Italy) – If you’re looking for something even more premium, Amedei is a luxury chocolate brand that also offers options for baking. Their chocolate bars have an excellent texture for croissants and similar pastries.
Remember that for pain au chocolat and other pastry products that require chocolate, it’s ideal to use chocolate with a cocoa percentage between 50% and 70%. This range provides a good balance between the intense cocoa flavor and just enough sweetness to complement the flaky dough without the chocolate being too bitter or too sweet.
Depending on your location, you can find these products in specialty baking stores or online platforms like Amazon, Chef’s Warehouse, or local gourmet product shops.
I hope this information is helpful.
Best regards.
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Scoolinary Team
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