National Croissant Day

National Croissant Day is dedicated to one of the most delicious treats in the world. Most people associate croissants with the French capital. You can feel like a guest of Paris walking along the narrow cobblestone streets and feeding pigeons near the Eiffel Tower in any part of the world. It is enough to prepare the right treat.

History

Researchers have not reached an agreement on how the croissant appeared. According to one version, this happened in the second half of the 17th century. At that time, the Turkish Empire launched a war with Europe. An attempt was made to capture Vienna, but the opponents were defeated. They decided to use the underground passages in order to remain unnoticed. Forced to work in the warehouses, the bakers heard the noise and managed to warn the soldiers.

For their heroic act, the bakers were awarded verbal praise and honors. In honor of the victory, they created bread made in the shape of a crescent. In appearance, it closely resembled the modern croissant. Many mistakenly consider France to be its homeland, but it got there a little later. The original recipe underwent some changes, and puff pastry began to be used for its preparation.

Interesting Facts

1. The French eat croissants for breakfast almost every day. They buy them in bakeries, mostly choosing jam as the filling.
2. Initially, it was believed that only extremely wealthy people could afford the delicacy due to the inclusion of expensive ingredients.
3. In 1920, the croissant became the French national dish. It was also Marie Antoinette’s favorite dessert.
4. In 2013, chef Dominique Ansel invented a new delicacy called the cronut, a mixture of a donut and a croissant.

How to Celebrate

To spend this day without eating a croissant is a real crime. You can go to your favorite bakery or try making your own. Don’t forget to treat your friends and share about participating in the celebration on social media.

Baking your own croissant can be quite difficult. There are many recipes and instructional videos on the Internet. There are also cooking master classes that teach you how to create real masterpieces using simple ingredients.

When is National Croissant Day in 2025?

National Croissant Day is observed on January 30 each year.

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