Attention all pastry lovers! It’s National Croissant Day and we’re here for you with interesting facts, tips and products to celebrate the flaky, buttery croissant!
When you hear the word ‘croissant’ you may immediately think of France, however, these pastries actually originated in Austria during the 13th Century, originally called Kipferl. The first recorded evidence of croissants being served in Paris wasn’t until the 1800s, when a baker named August Zang started serving Kipferl in his Paris bakery. The people of Paris started to call them ‘croissants’ because of the crescent shape of the pastries.
Bread or pastry?
Croissants have characteristics of both bread and pastry as they are made from a yeasted dough, like bread, but laminated with thin layers, like puff pastry. A croissant’s flaky texture is achieved through steam as well as the extra rise given from the yeast. Despite having some similarities to bread, croissants are actually a type of pastry due to their high fat content.
All about the filling
With it’s bread-like versatility, croissants are suited to a wide range of both savoury and sweet fillings.
A classic savoury filling, sure to satisfy your customer morning cravings, a cheese and ham croissant! Step up your game by serving them hot and maybe introducing a bechamel sauce for extra creamy indulgence. For a more elegant option, why not serve a smoked salmon and poached egg croissant?
For the sweet-toothed customers, a vibrant fruit filled croissant with fresh cream or a punchy preserve might just hit the spot. If not, an indulgent chocolate-filled one definitely will!
They’re Trendy
Tying in to our 2024 food trends predictions, croissants offer a classic comfort or, with an exciting filling, can provide a little adventure with minimal risk! Not to mention the viral and trendy croissant hybrids such as cronuts, croffles and cragels.
Our range
Let the welcoming scent of buttery croissants fill your bakery, café or restaurant. From ready to serve, bake from frozen and the fresh ingredients needed to make them from scratch, we have an extensive croissant and pastry range to fill your counters and satisfy your customers.
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