Bread & viennoiserie

Croissant

A flaky pastry made from layers of buttery yeast dough.

Say it: kwah-SAHN (approximate English pronunciation)

Yeast dough is folded around butter, then shaped and baked into a pastry with crisp outer layers and a soft center. A plain butter croissant lets you taste the dough itself. Filled versions add another dimension, so check the bakery’s description when choosing between almond, chocolate and other variations.