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Pastry

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Pastry, stiff dough made from flour, salt, a relatively high proportion of fat, and a small proportion of liquid. It may also contain sugar or flay is raised with yeast. Pastry is rolled or patted out into thin sheets to line pie or tart pans and to enclose fillings.

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Related Terms:

  • Bread
  • Baking
  • Food
  • Cooking
  • Desserts

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