Buttery, and delicious, croissants are a perfect treat. However, many people wonder whether croissants are made with eggs. Some people avoid eggs due to allergies or dietary restrictions, while others are simply curious about the ingredients in their food. Well, in this blog post, we will explore the truth behind croissant ingredients and answer the question: are croissants made with eggs?
What Are Croissants?
Croissants are a French pastry that are made using a technique called laminating. This involves layering butter between layers of dough and then rolling and folding the dough multiple times to create many thin layers.
The word “croissant” means “crescent” in French, an obvious reference to the pastry’s resemblance to the curved shape of the growing moon.
The origins of croissants date back to 1683, when an Austrian baker named Adam Spiel created them to celebrate the failed siege of Vienna by the Ottoman army.
So although croissants are a symbol of French cuisine all over the world, they fall within the French category of viennoiserie, a type of pastries that are thought to have originated in Vienna.
Are Croissants Made With Eggs?
So, on to our question: Are croissants made with eggs? The answer is “It depends.” The traditional recipe for the pastry itself doesn’t call for eggs, although some versions of the recipes use eggs, either for the dough or for the glazing that gives croissants their characteristic appearance.
The traditional croissant recipe (minus the glazing) requires the following ingredients:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Milk
- Butter
- Salt
- Baker’s yeast
Croissants can contain whole eggs, egg yolks, or egg whites depending on the recipe. Eggs can be added to the dough to help create a tender and flaky texture in the finished product.
However, there are also vegan options which use dairy-free butter and non-dairy milk in place of traditional butter and milk. Also, coffee or melted butter can substitute the eggs used for the glazing.
So If you are allergic to eggs or follow a vegan diet, it is important to check the ingredients list of the croissant before consuming it.
To learn more about French cuisine, check out our previous blogs, “Is French Food Mediterranean?” and “What Does Saute Mean (and Other French Culinary Terms)”
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