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Croffle

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The croffle, also spelled croiffle or crofle, is a hybrid of a croissant and a waffle. It was popularized in South Korea before spreading throughout the world. The concept is reminiscent of another hybrid pastry, the Cronut, a croissant and donut hybrid created by Dominique Ansel.

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Partially Attested
Origin Region
Ireland 1
Infobox names Ireland, but the article says the croffle was popularized in South Korea and Ireland's Louise Lennox is only sometimes credited with inventing it
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Course
Dessert 1
Dietary Suitability
Contains Dairy or Egg 1
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Expresses Tradition

Source Wikipedia, Croffle

In Cuisine

Source Wikipedia, Croffle
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Originated In

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source Wikipedia, Croffle
Sources
1. Wikipedia, Croffle
  • Infobox, country
    Ireland
  • Expresses Tradition: Street Food Culture, Section text
    By early 2019, the croffle's popularity spread throughout the city, being served at various cafes and street food vendors.
  • In Cuisine: Korean Cuisine, Lead paragraph
    It was popularized in South Korea and then spread throughout the world.
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