Croissant

A croissant is a delicate, flaky pastry originating from France, recognised by its crescent shape and layered, buttery texture. It is made from laminated yeast dough enriched with generous amounts of butter, which creates airy layers and a golden, lightly crisp crust during baking. The flavour is rich, buttery and slightly sweet. Croissants are most commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack, on their own, with butter and jam, or filled with ham and cheese. They also work beautifully as the base for sweet desserts filled with creams, chocolate or fresh fruit.