Basically, Croissant is an frugal kind of breakfast pastry, made from pate feuilletee (soft flour of flour, yeast, butter, milk and salt). Croissant is simple without the filling, so that the quality of the pastry depends totally on the quality of dough. Currently in Austria and Italy, Croissant retain the traditional characteristics, given that the lightness of Croissant is perfectly suitable for breakfast.
When introduced into France, Croissant becomes more sophisticated, influenced by the cuisine style of this country. French Croissant might have the filling from chocolate, jam, raisins or cream cheese. Even in some regions, they make croissants with fruity or meaty filling.
Traditional or modern style, simple or complex, the croissants always give elegant taste and sweet features. The simplicity in appearance and taste of croissants is exactly what European people love about it as a frugal but delightful breakfast.