NATIONAL CROISSANT DAY 
In
the United States, National Croissant Day recognizes a flaky pastry
enjoyed at every meal. Croissants are buttery, crescent-shaped rolls
that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
National Croissant Day
The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. You laminate the dough by folding butter into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body.
Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the Kipferl which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This nonlaminated bread is more like a roll.
Credit for the croissant we know today is given to an Austrian military officer, August Zang. In 1839 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.
How to Observe National Croissant Day
- Give your favorite baker a shout-out.
- Treat your friends and coworkers to fresh-baked, warm croissants.
- Bake your own croissants.
- Take a baking class to learn to make these delicious, flaky pastries yourself!
- Offer a class. That's right! Pass on the skill to others who want to learn.
- Offer a special in your bakery, restaurant, or store.
- Try a new recipe. Make a soup or salad that goes well with croissants.
National Croissant Day History
The earliest we've found the observance being celebrated is in 2006. National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this buttery food holiday.
Croissant FAQ
Q. What tastes good on a croissant?
A.
Croissants can be both savory and sweet so there are many toppings and
spreads that can be added to them. On the savory side of things,
consider a chicken or crab salad and make a sandwich. Add some bean
sprouts, a little parmesan cheese and you'll have the perfect lunch
sandwich. Croissants also taste delicious with a little honey, jam or
clotted cream. Of course, another good go-to for your croissant is smear
of butter.
Q. Are croissants a type of yeast bread?
A. Yes. Croissant recipes include yeast.
Q. How many calories are in a croissant?
A. Croissants range in size but a medium croissant contains about 230 calories.
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My mouth is watering just reading this, Jeanne! Love me a good croissant!
ReplyDeleteMe, too. They were always requested for holiday meals. Me... I like them anytime.
Deletehave you ever tried chocolate croissant! 🤤🤤🤤
ReplyDeleteYes. Back in the teaching days, we would have a potluck lunch once a month. The administrators would bring chocolate croissants and fruit salad for dessert. Yummy!!
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