It wasn't presented by Marrie Antoinette. The croissant, the kipferl, originated in Austria, likely dating back to the 13th century. While often tied to legends regarding the 1683 Battle of Vienna, the pastry was introduced to France in 1839 by Austrian officer August Zang, who founded a Viennese bakery in Paris, paving the way for the modern flaky pastry.
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It wasn't presented by Marrie Antoinette.
The croissant, the kipferl, originated in Austria, likely dating back to the 13th century. While often tied to legends regarding the 1683 Battle of Vienna, the pastry was introduced to France in 1839 by Austrian officer August Zang, who founded a Viennese bakery in Paris, paving the way for the modern flaky pastry.