The flaky and divine snack that you have with tea or much better, with hot chocolate has its origins in the 13th century or even older. Madeline Bakery is here to take you through the brief history of our favorite snack to bake. There are many legends that tell us about the origin of croissants. The chefs do not know exactly which one to believe. The croissant is said to have originated in austria. It was known as a kipferl, a pastry made from yeast dough that was shaped like a crescent. The legend says it originated in Austria and the moon-like shape represents the moon on the Ottoman Empire flag. It was made as a mark of celebration after the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the battle of Vienna.
What is surprising is how the croissant became associated with France. It migrated here somehow in the 19th century according to the legend. Some believe that Marie Antoinette introduced it in the French court, after being homesick for the food from Austria. Though many believe it to be a romantic story, there is no such evidence for the same.
Another legend says that an Austrian baked the kipferl in a bakery in Paris. The Parisians loved it so much that they recreated it on their own in the bakery and gave it the name by which we all know it. In the year 1915, the recipe we have today was created with yeast dough, layers of butter and numerous folds to get the flaky texture. Thus, the recipe all the bakers follow across the globe was born.
Over the years the modernisation of the recipe has happened with having different flavors being added to the pastry. What we see now in the grocery stores as frozen packets of croissants is a form of new inventions made from innovation. The croissant has evolved very fast and has reached a number of households to be served at high teas. After its far reaching effect it still remains true to the French. The French government has also named it a French product. Many countries have their own spin offs with Spain having it filled with cream, whereas on the other hand the Americans have made a sandwich recipe out of it.
Whether you are a home baker or a professional one, you must have tried to make this famous pastry once. With its flaky texture and a tinge of sweetness, this is a heaven in one bite for breakfast.
We, at Madeline Bakery, are so connected to our roots, that our pastry chefs use the most authentic recipes to create decadent for you. To get a taste of France in every bite, do not forget to visit us. Croissants are celebrated across the globe that they have a whole day dedicated to them on the 30th of January. Whether it is from a bakery from Paris or a local bakery a croissant will definitely make your day better. So what are you waiting for? Grab yours now.
