It tastes like a fancy French bakery.
But when I heard that Kroger was selling a croissant loaf, Ihadto try it.
Croissant, in loaf form?
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Available right down the street for under seven bucks?
Theres a good reason that thePrivate Selection Croissant Loafhas excellent reviews online.
Its so incredibly good that it blew my mind!
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Its easily one of the best items Ive eaten from the bread section of the grocery store.
It has the texture and flavor of a good croissant but in an easy-to-eat and easy-to-serve form.
Its less messy to eat since the slices are tidier.
Youll end up with decidedly fewer pastry shards flying all over the place when you dig in.
The novel shape also opens up a lot of possibilities for serving.
I found the quality impressively high for a store-brand bakery offering.
Just like a day-old croissant, it needs a bit of reviving in a hot environment.
A quick trip in a toaster, toaster oven, or under the broiler will do the trick.
Ive also heated slices in a cast-iron pan on the stove with success.
This helps re-crisp the edges and tenderize the interior, which can be too chewy without heating.
Save the end pieces for croissant eaters who prefer crispy edges.
Or transform it into a fun dessert.
