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/ˈpeɪstɹi/ · pas·try
noun
- A baked food item made from flour and fat pastes, such as pie crust, tarts, bear claws, napoleons, and puff pastries That pastry shop sells not just pastries, but all kinds of baked goods.
- The food group formed by the various kinds of pastries That pastry shop sells not just pastry, but all kinds of baked goods.
- The type of light flour-based dough used in pastries The chef carefully rolled out the pastry to make a flaky crust.
Did you know? The art of making pastry has been refined over centuries, with various techniques and ingredients being developed to create the flakiest, most tender crusts. The famous French pastry, the croissant, is a classic example of the art of pastry-making, with its layers of butter and dough creating a delicate, crispy texture.