List of pastries

List of Pastries

A pastry is a dough of flour, water, and fat that may be savoury or sweetened. Sweetened pastries are often described as bakers' confectionery. The creation of pastries involves baking, which is the process of cooking foods by dry heat without direct exposure to a flame, typically in an oven. The history of pastries is intertwined with the history of baking, and many cultures have their own variations of traditional pastries. From flaky croissants to sweet tarts, pastries are a beloved part of global cuisine.

Types of Pastries

Pastries can be categorized into several types, including but not limited to:

• Shortcrust pastry: The simplest and most common pastry, used for pies and tarts. It is made from flour, fat, and water.
• Puff pastry: A light, flaky pastry made from laminated dough composed of dough and butter or other solid fat.
• Choux pastry: A light pastry dough used to make éclairs, cream puffs, and profiteroles. It employs high moisture content to create steam during cooking, puffing the pastry.
• Filo pastry: A very thin unleavened dough used for making pastries like baklava and börek in Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines.
• Danish pastry: A sweet pastry made with yeast-leavened dough that contains eggs, sugar, and butter, creating a rich, flaky texture.

List of Pastries

This is an incomplete list of pastries that are enjoyed around the world. Each entry is a testament to the rich diversity and history of pastry making across different cultures.

• Apple strudel
• Baklava
• Beignet
• Cannoli
• Croissant
• Danish
• Éclair
• Kouign-amann
• Lamington
• Mille-feuille
• Pain au chocolat
• Pastel de nata
• Pecan pie
• Scone
• Tarte Tatin

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Cultural Significance

Pastries hold a special place in many cultures, often associated with celebrations, festivals, and holidays. For example, the croissant is synonymous with French cuisine, while baklava is a staple in Middle Eastern feasts. The art of pastry making is passed down through generations, with each culture adding its unique twist to traditional recipes.

See Also

• Baking
• Dessert
• List of desserts
• List of pies, tarts and flans