A croissant ( UK : /ˈkrwʌsɒŋ/ ; [1] US : /krwɑːˈsɒ̃/ , /krəˈsɒnt/ ; French pronunciation: [kʁwa.sɑ̃] ) is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry of Austrian origin, named for its historical crescent shape.
Croissants and other viennoiserie are made of a layered yeast-leavened dough. The dough is layered with butter, rolled and folded several times in succession, then rolled into a sheet, in a technique called laminating. The process results in a layered, flaky texture, similar to a puff pastry.
Facts about Croissant
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Crescent-shaped breads have been made and eaten since the Renaissance .
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Croissants are a common part of a continental breakfast in France.
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In Argentina Croissants are commonly served alongside coffee for breakfast.
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A Kipferl, is considered a precursor to croissants.
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This pastry was named croissant because of its historical crescent shape.
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Every January 30th is celebrated as National Croissant Day.
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