French Recipes for a French Croissant and Coffee Soirée

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, chilled
• 2 cups strong brewed coffee
• 2 cups milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
• 4 croissants
• 4 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 1 egg, beaten