pastis
No, although biscuits may be sold in a pastry shop, they are not a type of pastry. A "pastry" has to contain some pastry to be a pastry. Pastry is generally designed to be light and crumbly, whereas biscuits are not.
It depends on the type of product you are looking at. Depending on the type of bread, you may want it softer or with more of a crust. Some qualities to look for in general are.... * Taste (bread, pastry) * Freshness (bread, pastry) * Flakyness (pastry) * Airyness (bread, pastry) * Softeness (bread, pastry) * Buttery taste (pastry) * Sweetness (pastry) * Crust (bread) * Consistency (bread, pastry) * Not too dry / chalky (bread, pastry) * Density / Denseness (bread, pastry)
It's a type of pastry.
That is the correct spelling "danish" (sometimes capitalized) for the type of filled pastry.
It is a cake.
A "pastry" is a tart or flan with a pastry base with either a sweet or savory topping. Alternatively, a "pastry" can also refer to a yeasted and laminated dough (i.e puff pastry with yeast added) used for making danish pastrys and the like. Hence a croissant is a pastry. And a pastry is a type of food, food is not a completely separate thing.
There are oil base and water base, as well graham cracker type. Addition: Or they can be classified as Sweet pastry (for sweet pies) and puff pastry, shortcrust pastry, filo pastry. (all used as pie crusts!)
Flavor refers to the taste of the short crust pastry, which can be influenced by ingredients like butter, sugar, and salt. Texture, on the other hand, refers to the physical feel or mouthfeel of the pastry, such as its crumbly, flaky, or tender consistency. Flavor and texture work together to create a well-rounded pastry experience.
Pastry refers to a type of dough made from flour, water, and fat, which is used as a base or covering for various baked goods. It can be sweet or savory and is often flaky or crumbly in texture. Common examples include pie crusts, tarts, and pastries like croissants and danishes. In a broader sense, "pastry" can also refer to the finished baked items made from this dough.
A palmier is a type of puff pastry made in the shape of a palm leaf and rolled in sugar.
bread dough
Short crust pastry is a type of pastry made with flour, fat (such as butter), and water. It is commonly used in baking for making pies, tarts, quiches, and other pastry-based dishes. The pastry is known for its crumbly texture and is often used as a base for both sweet and savory dishes.