Paulette’s Bakery Food Truck
There is nothing like indulging in a flaky, freshly baked croissant . Buttery layers of pastry dough, baked to its golden perfection, transporting your taste buds to the streets of France. Can such an authentic art form be replicated to the maître boulanger’s (master baker’s) standards? Minneapolis baker, Janna Gustin, took the challenge to master this iconic French pastry.
After touring and tasting all France had to offer, Janna returned from “the land of pâtisseries”, only to discover her city’s lack of these delectable treats. From her first day back, she searched high and low for a croissant similar to the one she experienced in France. However, her efforts were of no avail.
Longing for just one morsel of authenticity, Janna decided to try her hand at the art. For months, she rolled, cut, chilled, proofed, and baked for hours on end, in hopes of surpassing her local faux-French competitors. With the help of high quality butter, and the liberal use there of, Janna’s dream materialized. It was time to hit the streets and start spreading the love.
Strapped for cash, but motivated to cure Minneapoli’s lack of French flavor, Janna invested in a functional and economical investment; her very own food truck. With a coat of paint and customized details, “Paulette’s Bakery Food Truck” began its route. Within no time, Janna was selling multiple variations of her croissants, including her pain au chocolat, almond paste, and her savory ham gruyere.
Today, Janna remains one of the only breakfast food trucks in Minneapolis, highly esteemed for her mastery of the croissant. From providing pastries “on-the-go” for the bustling business district to bringing joy to visiting tourists, Janna attained her goal, conquering the seemingly impossible task of not only mastering the French croissant, but sharing it with her city.
http://www.kare11.com/news/newsatfour/article/1038962/323/Paulettes-Bakery-Food-Truck
This looks so cute and delicious! My family and I love going to food trucks because they usually have the most authentic food. Normally food trucks are drab and sketchy, but Janna’s is cute and inviting. I have never heard of a breakfast truck before, but I am sure she gets a lot of business from people on the go in the morning! Who wouldn’t want a fresh baked croissant? If I am ever in town I will need to try this.
Also, side-note this would be perfect for the TLC show “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives”! Her food stand is so unique it would make a perfect addition to the show.
I think the idea of a breakfast food truck is ingenious! I know whenever I am visiting a city the food trucks don’t really start their business until closer to lunch, and for the most part they compete for a few select markets. Whereas most food trucks look a little grimy and often sell greasy burger, hotdogs, gyros, etc., she offers a fresh, clean, happy looking truck that offers what appear to be really fresh, tasty baked goods. She appeals to a totally different market than the typical food truck and I would definitely stop by if I ever saw her truck on the street!