pastry
Buttery baked good
Pastry is a dough made from flour, fat, and water, used as a base or covering for baked goods like pies, tarts, and croissants.
The term also refers to sweet baked items made from such dough: The bakery sells pastries and bread.
Different types—puff pastry, shortcrust, phyllo—vary in texture and preparation method.
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- madeleineShell-molded French sponge
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
- mille-feuilleLayered puff pastry dessert
palmier · galette · opera · financier · strudel · stollen · panettone · cannoli
Crumbly, buttery pastry dough
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
- pieCrust-enclosed baked dish
- quicheCustard pie, often cheesy
- shellHard outer covering
lattice · crimp · rolling · chilled · butter · flour · lard · tender
Sharp-flavored small pie
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- cakeFrosted baked dessert
- cupcakeIndividual frosted pastry
- muffinSmall domed pastry
scone · danish · profiterole · choux · cheesecake · brownie · doughnut · napoleon
Brief burst of air
- phylloUltra-thin pastry dough
- filoTissue-thin pastry dough
- laminationBonding sheets together
- layersStacked levels or coatings
vol-au-vent · turnover · danish · jalousie · shattering · crispy · buttery · delicate
Custard pie, often cheesy
- empanadaFilled pastry half-moon
- samosaStuffed triangular pastry
- pot-piePastry-topped meat dish
- spanakopitaSavory Greek phyllo triangle
calzone · knish · piroshki · vol-au-vent
Made manually, not machined
- patisserieFrench pastry shop
- boulangerieFrench bread shop
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- small-batchProduced in limited quantities
traditional · heirloom · scratch-made · boutique · craftsmanship · skilled · meticulous · technique
Layered nut pastry in syrup
Enclosed cooking chamber
- preheatBring to temperature beforehand
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- bakeCook using dry heat
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
timer · parchment · rack · cooling · browning · caramelization · glaze · dusting
Bonding protective plastic layers
- proofingChecking for errors
- kneadingManual dough development
- foldingBending something over itself
- restingIn a state of stillness
chilling · rolling · stretching · shaping · portioning · scoring · rise · fermentation
croissant
Layered crescent-shaped pastry
- éclairFilled oblong pastry
- madeleineShell-molded French sponge
- profiteroleFilled choux sphere
mille-feuille · palmier · galette · opera · financier · strudel · stollen · panettone · cannoli · biscotti
shortcrust
Crumbly, buttery pastry dough
shell · lattice · crimp · rolling · chilled · butter · flour · lard · tender · shrinkage
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
muffin · scone · danish · profiterole · choux · cheesecake · brownie · doughnut · napoleon · poundcake
puff
Brief burst of air
- phylloUltra-thin pastry dough
- filoTissue-thin pastry dough
- laminationBonding sheets together
layers · vol-au-vent · turnover · danish · jalousie · shattering · crispy · buttery · delicate · shards
quiche
Custard pie, often cheesy
spanakopita · calzone · knish · piroshki · vol-au-vent
handcrafted
Made manually, not machined
- patisserieFrench pastry shop
- boulangerieFrench bread shop
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
small-batch · traditional · heirloom · scratch-made · boutique · craftsmanship · skilled · meticulous · technique · apprentice
baklava
Layered nut pastry in syrup
oven
Enclosed cooking chamber
temperature · timer · parchment · rack · cooling · browning · caramelization · glaze · dusting · finishing
laminating
Bonding protective plastic layers
resting · chilling · rolling · stretching · shaping · portioning · scoring · rise · fermentation · gluten
treat
Something pleasantly special
temptation · delight · pleasure · richness · buttery · luxurious · gourmet · splurge · reward · satisfaction
cozy
Warm and snug
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
- warmthHeat you feel
- grandmotherMother of a parent
tradition · homemade · familiar · soothing · memory · childhood · kitchen · aroma · Sunday · holiday
- bakerybread, cake, cookie, muffins, donuts
- bakingbaking, bread baking, cake decorating, mixing, whisking
- dessertscake, cookies, pie, cupcakes, pudding
- culinary artsflavor, aroma, seasoning, sauce, roasting
- Wheat Productswheat flour, bread flour, all-purpose flour, whole wheat, gluten
- golden brown foodspancakes, fries, toast, hash browns, croissants
pastrybread
Leavened flour product
plain bread · whole wheat bread · cracker · hardtack · flatbread
pastryhealth food
Nutrient-dense dietary choices
gruel · salad · celery · kale · rice cakes
- copy and pasteReplicate content elsewhere
- cut and pasteRelocate selected content
- tomato pasteConcentrated cooked puree
- short pastaSmall-cut Italian noodles
- pasta sauceSeasoned tomato topping
- pasta saladCold dressed noodles
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