National Croissant Day is tomorrow the 30th of January! This light, flaky, and buttery pastry is a staple in bakeries and cafes around the world.
Origin
The exact origins of the croissant are somewhat disputed, but it’s widely believed that it was created in Vienna, Austria in the 17th century. It is said to have been inspired by the crescent-shaped banners used by the Ottoman Empire during their siege of Vienna in 1683. According to the legend, the bakers in Vienna were working through the night to create a new pastry to commemorate the victory over the Ottomans. They came up with a crescent-shaped pastry that was light, flaky, and buttery – the croissant was born.
However, other sources suggest that the croissant was created in France and that the Austrian story is a myth. In fact, there are records of a similar pastry being made in France as early as the 18th century. It’s possible that the French were inspired by the Austrian pastry and created their own version, which they called the “croissant” because of its crescent shape.
What makes a Croissant a Croissant?
What makes a croissant so beloved and tasty is how light and flaky it is. This happens when the recipe has good lamination and expansion through the leavening action of the yeast.
Thymly Products works with many bakeries and customers to perfect their recipes for commercial distribution and the perfect scaling of these ingredients.
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Thymly Products works with customers to create the perfect recipe to give the croissant flaky, crispy layers as you see in this picture.