“Le Croissant” is a popular bakery product worldwide and is common associated with France, because “Croissant” is a French word that means “Crescent” and that name reflects its shape.
However it was Marie Antoinette from Austria that brought croissant to France in the XVIII century and turn it a huge success.
The origin of Croissant is attributed to Vienna bakers, and it was previously known as Kipferl since the XIII century.
Therefore the current name “croissant” or crescent in English came from the Austrian victory of the battle of Vienna in 1683, as a commemorative reference to the shape of the symbol of the Ottoman Empire flag which was the Austrian enemy in that battle.
Croissant is a remarkable product, and in France alone it is estimated that 15 tons are eaten every year.
The origin of Croissant is attributed to Vienna bakers, and it was previously known as Kipferl since the XIII century.
Therefore the current name “croissant” or crescent in English came from the Austrian victory of the battle of Vienna in 1683, as a commemorative reference to the shape of the symbol of the Ottoman Empire flag which was the Austrian enemy in that battle.
Croissant is a remarkable product, and in France alone it is estimated that 15 tons are eaten every year.
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