Mesa, AZ
Buttered Up Bakery - Mesa
On the menu: Kouign-amann & danishes
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Kouign-amann
A Breton pastry made with layers of dough, butter and caramelized sugar.
Say it: kween ah-MAHN (approximate English pronunciation)
Kouign-amann is made by folding butter and sugar into dough. Baking develops a caramelized surface around a softer center. US bakeries often sell individual pastries, while larger cakes can be cut into portions. The Breton name means butter cake, pointing to a central ingredient of the specialty.
Names to look for on menus
kouign amann, kouign amanns
Explore its regional connections: Brittany
Find it in the US ↓Where to try Kouign-amann
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On the menu: Kouign-Amann
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On the menu: Kouign Amann
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La Tour Cafe Iwilei
On the menu: Kouign Amann
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On the menu: Kouign-amann
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Mirabelle by Orphée
On the menu: Kouign-Amann
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On the menu: Kouign Amann
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On the menu: Kouign-amann
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The French Spot
On the menu: Kouign Amann
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The Great Gadsby Bakery
On the menu: Croissants (Pain au Chocolat, Almond, Classic, Kouign-Amann)
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About this guide and further reading
Written by Eat French.Food. Reference check: 2026-10-07. Pronunciations are approximate guides for English speakers.