Name: Fried Bittersweet Chocolate Bread
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 16 (1/2-inch-thick) baguette slices, cut on a long diagonal; 1 (3- to 4-ounce) fine-quality bittersweet chocolate bar (no more than 70% cacao if marked), broken into 1/2-inch pieces

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Buttery and crunchy, with a rich, oozy center, these little sandwiches (a cross between panini and chocolate croissants) provide a sweet ending that can be prepared in just minutes.

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