Long Reads
From Kipferl to Croissant: How Royal Courts, Austrian Bakers, and Two Chefs Codified French Patisserie
The croissant's journey from an Austrian Kipferl to a flaky French pastry highlights centuries of technical refinement and foreign influence. Key chefs like Carême and Escoffier codified these techniques, transforming baking into a structured, teachable discipline.
Aisha Abasi·October 26, 2026
