The Croissant: Who You Calling Flakey?

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The Croissant: Who You Calling Flakey?

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Apr 17, 2019

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This quintessentially French pastry doesn’t technically come from France and can consist of more butter than dough. Anney and Lauren unroll the history and science behind croissants. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 17, 2019

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