Then there’s pain au chocolat, the favorite treat of millions ... Add a hefty mug of coffee or a proper pot of tea and it’s cue reveille. Sound the chuck-wagon bell. Dig in.

These pain au chocolat ... the chocolate to form a roll. Place on the lined tray, seam-side down, and flatten slightly with the palm of your hand. Cover loosely with a slightly damp tea towel ...

It's time to show off your baking chops with a trayful of warm chocolate pastries ... cover with a clean tea towel and allow to rise for 30 minutes. Dot the rectangle with half of the softened ...

We call this one the ‘pain au hot chocolat’, ‘cause ... the rim of 4 x 350ml mugs or glasses. Dip in crumbs to coat well. 6. Divide hot chocolate among mugs. Cut the croissants in half ...