January 30 - National Croissant Day

Happy National Croissant Day! On January 30th In the United States, today recognizes a flaky pastry enjoyed at every meal.  Croissants are a buttery, crescent-shaped rolls that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.   

The key to a perfect croissant is laminating the dough. Laminating the dough is a process by which butter is folded into the mixture creating multiple thin layers of butter and dough. The result is a mouth-watering flaky crust and airy body. 

 
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Legend surrounds this pastry, as is often the case with a popular, worldly treat. What is known, is that crescent-shaped breads have been found around the world for ages. One of these was the kifli, of kipfel, of which originated in Austria as far back as the 13th century. This traditional yeast bread is more like a roll.

Credit for the croissant we know today is given to nineteenth-century Austrian military officer August Zang. 

Also an entrepreneur who founded the Viennese daily Die Presse, he also had a major influence on French baking methods. In 1939 he opened a Viennese bakery in Paris, France, introducing France to Viennese baking techniques.

HOW TO OBSERVE

If you're feeling flaky, stop by the bakery for a fresh, warm croissant. Be sure to give your baker a shout out as well! 

Of course, you can always try baking your own. National Day Calendar® has even provided a recipe to try below. 

Croissants 

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/6916/croissants/?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=croissant&e8=Quick%20Search&event10=1&e7=Recipe&soid=sr_results_p2i5 

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HISTORY 

The earliest that National Day Calendar® has found today's observance being celebrated is in 2006. However, they continue researching the origins of this buttery food holiday. 

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