Which Croissant Will Be Crowned Scotland’s Best?

There’s nothing like biting into the perfect, buttery croissant: a crisp, flaky crust filled with soft, light layers of dough. But which pastry will win the prestigious title of Scotland’s finest croissant? We’re soon to find out in a new competition run by The Edinburgh Butter Company, which will see home bakers and professional pâtissiers alike battling it out for a chance to take home the trophy.

Scotland To Run Croissant Competition

The competition is set to take place in Edinburgh, and will be open to everyone with a passion for croissants. Bakers can use any kind of technical wizardry they choose, but their creations must be plain croissants made with Edinburgh Butter Company’s sheet butter – which has been specifically formulated for pastry lamination, the technique used to make croissants.

An expert panel will cast their votes in a judging event taking place on 28 October in the Esk Suite at The Balmoral Hotel. Competitors must present six croissants to a panel of judges and pastry chefs, including:

• Executive Pastry Chef at The Balmoral Hotel, Ross Sneddon
• Owner of Lannan Bakery, Darcie Maher
• Head Pastry Chef at two Michelin starred restaurant The Glenturret, Kayleigh Turner
• Owner of Ruff Puff & previous winner of The Great British Bake Off, John Whaite
• Food and travel writer, Milly Kenny-Ryder
• Director of Edinburgh Butter Company, Chloe Black

They’ll be judging on criteria such as shape, colour, pastry development, texture and taste. The winner will receive a trophy and meal for two at Edinburgh restaurant Tipo, while the second prize is a £150 voucher for Rackmaster bakery equipment, and third prize is an Edinburgh Butter Company goodie bag.

Lannan Bakery, Edinbugh

‘At the Edinburgh Butter Company we feel our cultured butter has long been the secret ingredient behind Scotland’s finest viennoiserie,’ says Black. ‘After hearing from our talented network of bakers, we realised there was a strong desire for a competition that truly celebrates the craftsmanship of croissant-making. We saw an opportunity to create an event that focuses on the quality of individual creations, ensuring that every bakery in Scotland has a fair chance to shine. This competition is our way of honouring their passion and dedication.’

Think you’re in with a chance of winning the trophy? Contestants must register by 4 October. Enter online at scotlandsbestcroissant.co.uk.