Happy Birthday Croissant. I love you.

Happy Birthday Monsieur Croissant.  

This is one lesson that is easy for Jane to learn.  Who doesn't love a delicious flaky croissant?

Rumor has it that the Austrians baked the first croissant in 1529 when they fought against the Ottoman Empire.  Eating a pastry in the shape of their enemy's symbol must have made them taste even better.  It probably wasn't long before that delicious Austrian chocolate found itself inside a croissant.  Now, the French are usually more associated with the delectable crescent shaped puff of butter bliss.

Regardless of the invention and improvement,  in honor of the croissant's birthday, we decided to throw a croissant party.  Actually, this party is more about stuffing ourselves silly with that flaky buttery taste of manna.  Here are some of the ways that we found to make it more creative.

Croissant French Toast Stuffed with Nutella on the Food52.com site.  YUM.  As if Nutella were not BORN to snuggle inside a blanket of puff pastry.

Croissant Bread Pudding.  The only problem with this one is that we never have stale croissants.

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