What croissants have that makes them so irresistible
They are one of the most popular pastry items worldwide. The croissant is synonymous with a crunchy texture and an irresistible taste, qualities that have made it a product that few can resist.
A crescent-shaped bun that you always desire. This is the croissant, one of the most successful pastry items in the world. Its qualities have made it a product that not only triumphs at breakfast, but also at lunch or snack time.
We might ask ourselves, what characteristics make the puff pastry croissant a treat for all the senses, and why this type of food causes such a furore, from its intoxicating aroma, its golden colour, its attractive shape, its careful preparation and its profound flavour that floods our taste buds. It is not unusual, therefore, to like to eat them (a lot), although, as with everything else, you should always bear in mind that a balanced and healthy diet is the key.
The croissant not only dazzles due to being a product that meets these requirements. It also has other attributes. For example, its crunchy texture. A puff pastry croissant just perfectly crunchy in all layers is, without a doubt, a safe bet. And, although it may seem that the croissant is a very simple bun to execute, perfection isn’t always within everyone’s reach. A good croissant dough makes all the difference.
The flavour is another of the aspects that stands out with croissants and, specifically, the balance between sweet and savoury in this succulent food. This makes it very easy to combine acroissant with chocolates or jams, but also with cold meats or cheeses (acroissant sliced in two, with ham and cheese between the slices, is a classic).On the other hand, the versatility, size and lightness of the croissant also make it a sublime pastry item that’s easy to carry and eat. Moreover, it is just as good with a coffee as with an orange juice.
If you have a bakery or cafeteria, adding croissants to your display will be very simple thanks to frozen croissants. These, which are made in artisan fashion and are premium quality, will remain in your freezer until you need them (that is, on demand, thus reducing food waste and unnecessary costs). Then you just have to give them a blast in the oven to make them as delicious as they are appetising and leave them on the counter. They are sure to fly off the shelves.
Types of croissants for every palate
It’ll be because of the types of croissants! Since it’s a product that tends to work so well in bakeries and cafeterias, it’s not surprising that its formula has been combined and varied to make it even more versatile and adapt it to different tastes. Currently, you can find croissants for virtually all tastes.
One that stands out (and no wonder) is the intense croissant with sourdough Hélène. What’s so special about it? Its enveloping and intense buttery flavour, combined with exquisite aromatic caramel notes, make it unique in its type. Don’t overlook active sourdough, which lends the crumb tenderness and moisture as well as a longer cooling time. In this case, you just have to defrost the croissant for 30 minutes and give it a 12-16 minute oven blow at 180 degrees, very easy!
But that’s not all. Write down all the croissants you can have in your establishment: classic margarine croissant, chocolate croissant, butter croissant suprême, or choco chips chocolate croissant with butter, among many others. Choose which ones you want to include in your business and let your customers enjoy them. If only it was that easy, right?
