For the Love of Croissants #luxury

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For the Love of Croissants #luxury

The modern croissant dates back to Paris in the 19th century when an Austrian man set up a bakery in the city and served traditional baked goods from his homeland. The Kipferl, from which the croissant evolved, is an Austrian pastry whose lineage can be traced back to at least the 13th century. When the bakery was set up in Paris in the late 1830’s, the French people fell in love with the desserts and pastries that were served. It quickly became a popular spot and many French bakers were inspired to try their own hand at creating the well-loved pastry. The French version of the Kipferl was of course, the croissant and by 1872 famous author Charles Dickens was even stating what a staple the croissant had become.

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