How to Pronounce CROISSANT - Word of the Week - Rachel's English

Did you know that the croissant is widely believed to have originated from the Austrian kipferl, a crescent-shaped roll that dates back at least to the 13th century? The kipferl is similar in shape but is not made with the same laminated, buttery dough as the modern French croissant. The kipferl is said to have been brought to France by Austrian military officer August Zang, who founded a Viennese bakery in Paris in the 1830s and his bakery, Boulangerie Viennoise, is credited with popularizing t