What is kouign-amann?
Kouign-amann · Breton
Breton pastry of buttery, layered dough baked with lots of sugar until caramelized and crunchy.
What it tastes like
Sticky, crunchy caramel outside and soft, buttery layers inside. Sweet and salty.
Where you’ll see it
Bakeries and coffee shops, often in individual sizes and sometimes flavored.
Related words
- croissant
- palmier
- canelé