Croissant: A Battle Trophy's Parisian MakeoverHow a symbol of France began in an Austrian bakery.
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Food History UnpackedDiscover the surprising history of the croissant. This iconic French pastry's journey starts not in Paris, but in Vienna, linked to a legendary victory against the Ottoman Empire. We trace its path from the Viennese kipferl to the flaky, buttery delight we know today, revealing how a military mock-up became a culinary masterpiece.
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