The Art and Alchemy of the Croissant

In the golden morning light of Paris, there’s a ritual older than modern memory—a quiet devotion to the humble croissant. Beneath the domed glass of a boulangerie case, they glisten like golden relics, whispering tales of butter, time, and tradition. But behind that delicate, crisp shell lies one of the most technically demanding pastries in the world—and a culinary journey that spans continents, centuries, and cultures.