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The Evolution of the Croissant: A Historical Journey Through Time
When one thinks of the quintessential French delicacy, the croissant immediately comes to mind. Its buttery, flaky layers have become synonymous with French pastry culture, but the croissant as we know it today is the result of a complex evolution over centuries. Remarkably, both the butter and the signature flaky texture are relatively recent innovations in the croissant's long history.