What makes a real French croissant?

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Croissants are a staple in French pastry. A fresh coffee and a croissant create the perfect breakfast combination. So, how are perfect French croissants made? How did they become so popular in France, and how were they invented in the first place? Legend has it that the croissant wasn't even invented in France. To answer these questions, we went to Paris, France, and visited a classic boulangerie – a French bakery – to find out. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:55 The dough 01:37 Layers of butter 02:41 The shape 03:38 History of the croissant 04:22 The perfect croissant 05:12 How to eat croissants CREDITS Report: Katja Liersch Camera: Nicolas Grimard Edit: Benoît Lebec Supervising editor: Ruben Kalus #croissants #france #baking ------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to DW Food: https://bit.ly/DWFood_Sub DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.