Viennoiserie

Viennoiseries are delectable baked goods made from yeast-leavened dough or puff pastry. They’re enriched with ingredients that impart a sweet, rich flavor characteristic of pastries. Often laminated, these treats are perfect for breakfast or as a delightful snack. Some popular viennoiseries include croissants, brioche, pain au chocolat, pain au lait, pain aux raisins, chouquettes, Danish pastries, xuixo, bugnes, and chausson aux pommes.

The admiration for Viennese-style baked goods in France dates back to 1839 when August Zang opened the Viennese Bakery. The term "pâtisseries viennoises" first appeared in Alphonse Daudet's book "Le Nabab" in 1877. Although the use of puff pastry in these treats is originally a French technique, it has become a hallmark of these delightful pastries.