953 nut 57,581 #1 Posted January 30 While most of us know it as a french speciality, the croissant actually originated in Austria under the name “kipferls”. Marie Antoinette first introduced the Austrian pastry to France when she married into the royal family and requested the simple cake in the crescent shape of her homeland. The French bakers created fancier versions of “kipferls” and thus, the croissant was born. In France, the croissant has become more sophisticated, influenced by the cuisine style of its country. At it’s most basic level, it’s a frugal kind of breakfast pastry, made from pâte feuilletée (soft flour of flour, yeast, butter, milk and salt). On January 30, we annually recognize National Croissant Day, so channel your inner Parisian baker today and say “oui” to these buttery treats! 7 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,615 #2 Posted January 30 My favorite bread !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,243 #3 Posted January 30 Still searching for the best croissant... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #4 Posted January 30 (edited) My best and worst meals when working in Graz, Austria. best Schweinschnitzel with scalloped potatoes and Austrian white asparagus in brown butter sauce and a flakey buttery Austrian croissant with raspberry jam. worst Schweinsaxle soup with lard bread No matter how many times I went to Austria, when I returned home, I was always asked " how many kangaroos did you see"? Edited January 30 by Ed Kennell 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,266 #5 Posted January 30 8 hours ago, 953 nut said: channeled my your inner Parisian baker today and say “oui” to these buttery treats Channeled my inner Parisian today. Ran out and picked up croissants for my wife and I. Thanks for the suggestions. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 57,581 #6 Posted January 31 5 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: Austria, when I returned home, I was always asked " how many kangaroos did you see"? well, did you see any? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,243 #7 Posted January 31 Trail cam at @Ed Kennell's place... Something about an Austrian kangaroo in lederhosen...? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #8 Posted January 31 Sorry, did it again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #9 Posted January 31 Back on the food topic. When visiting Austria, do try the sweinsaxle (pigs foot) soup and lard bread at Herr Pflegers. You will never forget it.....no matter how hard you try. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,266 #10 Posted January 31 33 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: You will never forget it.....no matter how hard you try. During my visits to Wien, I did try everything suggested by my hosts. At least six different schnitzels but (whew!) they skipped this soup--probably they couldn’t forget it either! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,068 #11 Posted January 31 @953 nut https://thestampedkitchen.com/glazed-fried-croissants/ have a local deli , bake shop that makes these , so light and perfectly sugar , glaized . hot coffee , they sell out all the time , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #12 Posted January 31 25 minutes ago, peter lena said: have a local deli , bake shop that makes these Our local Giant Food Bakery makes a round version of these. They call it a Cronut. A flaky layered croissant dough shaped like a round doughnut. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
