What's happening with our traditional croissant in England? (translated article )
Par Alexandra Marchand , 3 janvier 2025 In the United Kingdom, the croissant has undergone a thousand and one metamorphoses. istetiana / Getty Images A figurehead of French pastries abroad, the iconic croissant has undergone a thousand and one metamorphoses on the other side of the Channel. Metamorphosed, hybridized, dismantled, stuffed, in a savory version… But what the hell is going on with the croissant in England? For the past year, our traditional Viennese pastry with a moon shape and buttery dough has had a thousand and one new faces. A trend that is part of an era where tradition is respected, but no longer limits. Cooks and pastry chefs are thus letting go of the reins of their creativity to approach the croissant as a medium, a blank canvas with myriad opportunities. And innovation is working, seducing consumers who are increasingly eager for hybrid creations, particularly on social networks. And this is even true in Franc...