Glazed Croissant Donuts: Houston H-E-B's Viral 98-Cent Treat

The Viral Croissant Donut Phenomenon

• 🥐 Croissant donuts, a unique pastry blending croissant dough and donut characteristics, have become a viral sensation at Houston H-E-B stores.
• 📈 Social media has fueled an unprecedented demand, causing these treats to sell out daily, with shoppers lining up at opening.

Behind the Scenes at the Bakery

• 🔬 Bakery manager Corey Cuts provided an exclusive look at the process, starting with croissant dough rising and expanding.
• 🔥 The dough is then taken to the frying station, where each pastry is fried to a perfect golden brown before being glazed.
• 💡 The bakery has been making these for years, but a recent social media explosion has created a demand that has skyrocketed 20 times.

What Makes Them So Delicious?

• 😋 The unique combination of croissant dough and donut dough is cited as the key to their delicious and unique flavor.
• 💰 Priced at just 98 cents each, these popular pastries typically sell out within hours of the store opening.

Meeting the Demand

• 🚀 H-E-B is ramping up production to meet the overwhelming demand, with more glazed croissants expected to hit shelves within the next month.
• ⏰ For now, the best strategy to get one is to show up early in the morning as soon as the doors open.