You will be left wondering, is it a mistake? It is not. Of course, in Barcelona you can find the best Cruasanes de calçots, which are something like the croissant revolution.
And they are a revolution because of the variety of flavors, sizes and ingredients. There is something for everyone.
But this croissant is unique and original. It is the most Catalan version of this delicious bread.
You can find calçot croissants at La Cantonada, a bakery and oven that last year gave birth to this revolutionary culinary creation.
It is an unconventional mix between one of the best pastry sweets and the most sought-after product of the season.
La Cantonada sells them every Friday during the calçotada season.
It is served with romesco sauce, which is also prepared in the bakery.
La Cantonada: number 314 of Dos de Maig street.
Calçot croissants: modern tradition
This amazing invention goes on sale every Friday with its romesco sauce and an extra serving of molonidad.
With the experience of having prepared calçot bread during the season, now comes the croissant of this onion. Both the bread and the croissant are complemented with chlorophyll, which gives them an intense green color reminiscent of calçot.
The bakers at La Cantonada say that the most complicated part of its preparation is counteracting the large amount of water in the onion so that it can be combined with the dough.
The Cruasanes of calçots in the middle of the traditional ones
But if you are not so adventurous, La Cantonada still offers a wide variety of croissants from the most classic to those with original flavors.
No one escapes this universal whim from France and Austria.
You will find xuxo cream, mango, carrot cake, cheesecake or tiramisu.
Another star is the croissant “castañada” which is prepared with chestnut cream, mascarpone and quince jelly filling.
They also offer different pastry and confectionery products. Thanks to its quality and innovation in 2020, La Cantonada was awarded the second prize for the best Tortell de Reis de Catalunya.
La Cantonada offers you the option to consume on site, take home or contactless delivery.
About calçots
This tender white onion is very popular in Catalan gastronomy. It is native to Tarragona and its consumption has been spreading throughout Catalonia and even Spain.
The onion is wedged with more soil forcing the plant to stretch until it finds the light. This makes it grow up to 15 to 25 centimeters. From “calzar” comes the name “calçot”.
It is traditionally eaten roasted and accompanied by sauce. It is exquisite with grilled meat.
