pistolets are the belgian equivalent to the croissants of France. They are small, butter-enriched round rolls, easily distinguished by their central indentation, which is made using a stick dipped in oil before baking.They have a soft texture under a thin, glossy crust and can be found in many parts of northern France,too where they are just as popular as they are in theur native Belgium. Pistolets are normally enjoyed for breakfast or, alternatively, are broken into chunks and eaten French-style dipped in cafe au lait.