Please, please, please stop calling things croissants which aren't
A croissant is crescent shaped. A pain au chocolat is a a small rectangular pastry with a piece of chocolate in it. How did Americans ever get the idea that croissant is the name of a flaky pastry? It's a shape.
They do sell chocolate croissants in France. They are usually made from day old croissants which have been split open and a piece of chocolate put inside. But, I repeat, they are crescent shaped.
Sheesh. You'd think that hot dogs and hamburgers are the same just because they are both served in buns.....
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Hi Michelle -
Can you point us in the direction of where we've referred to croissants incorrectly so we can send your comments to our editorial team?
Best,
The Milk Street Team