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Ah, croissants! The buttery, flaky pastry that's often eaten for breakfast or as a snack. It consists of a yeast-leavened dough folded into a crescent shape and then rolled, layered with butter, and baked until golden brown.
People from all over the world love it, and it's no surprise why. It's delicious! In fact, according to this statistic, 142.30 million Americans consumed croissants in 2020. This figure is projected to increase to 145.06 million in 2024.
Today, January 30 is National Croissant Day! To celebrate this wonderful pastry, we've created this handy guide to everything you need to know about croissants.
History of Croissant
The origin of croissants can actually be traced back to 13th-century Vienna, Austria. It was called "kipferl" which is a German word meaning "crescent".
August Zhang, an Austrian artillery officer founded the bakery that invented it. The bakery was called "Boulangerie Viennoise", and one of its most popular products was a sweet roll shaped like a crescent. It wasn't until the 19th century, when French bakers created their own version of the pastry, that it became known as "croissant".
The first true recipe for what we know as the modern-day croissant was published by another chef named Slyvain Claudius Goy in 1915.
In the US, it was the baked goods corporation Sara Lee that popularized the croissant. They introduced them in 1981 and sold the frozen version of it in grocery stores across America.
How To Celebrate National Croissant Day
National Croissant Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate one of life's greatest treats. The flaky pastry has been around for centuries, and it's still just as delicious today as it was when you were a kid.
If you're looking for some ideas on how to celebrate this special day, here are some tips:
Buy or Make Yourself Some Croissants!
You can find them at most grocery stores or bakeries. If you want to go all out, try making your own from scratch! If you're feeling extra ambitious, try making your own croissants from scratch.
Eat Your Croissants With Friends at Breakfast Time — or Any Other Time of Day!
They're great with coffee or tea; just don't forget about something sweet like jam or Nutella spread so that no one misses out on enjoying every bite together before heading off into their busy days ahead.
Throw a Croissant Party!
This is a great way to celebrate your favorite pastry. You can have a theme, or just have guests bring their favorite croissants. Throw in some coffee and tea for good measure!
Take a Baking Class for Croissants
If you love all things pastry, then why not take a class to learn how to make perfect croissants? There are lots of cooking classes that focus on baking, and some even include a hands-on experience of making croissants from scratch! If you're looking for something fun to do with friends or family, this is a great way to bond over something delicious while learning new skills.