In 1686 the Turks tried to seize Budapest by digging under the walls of the city at night. Only the bakers were awake (working of course) the heard the noise and sounded the alarm, foiling the surprise attack of the Turks. The reward was permission to sell a delicasy at premium price,( not a surprising stunt considering european socialism, French bread and croissants are still Gvmnt regulated)The Croissant became that delicasy, the attraction was not just the flavor/texture but the crescant shape which mocks the Turkish flag.
Introduced into France by Marie Antoinette who was originally Princess of Austria, the croissant belongs to viennoiserie class of breakfast pastry.
More croissants for everyone!!!
Hmm, even more reason to enjoy BurgerKing's Croissan'wich, which features a croissant split down the middle and filled with an egg and a pork sausage patty...
mmmmmmm, croissan'wich....