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Pastries

Pastry is the name given to a particular kind of dough which is used as a base in many baked food items such as strudel, pie and croissants. The different kinds of pastry are shortcrust, flaky, puff, choux and filo.

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What pastry does Edmund eat in The Chronicles of Narnia?

He doesn't eat any pastries, he is tempted by and then eats Turkish Delight.

What is the functions of the egg in a quiche an egg dish in pastry?

The function of the egg in a quiche dish is that it is the main ingredient. A quiche is a egg recipe that is made in a pie shell or other type of crusts. The filling is primarily eggs along with cream, and other ingredients.

What is a Finger shaped choix pastry filled with cream and covered in chocolate?

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What is the functions of water in pastry?

He is wrong it is:

  • Binds dry ingredients
  • Helps form structure
  • Creates steam to aid rising

These are the correct points

What is a pastry commis?

I believe that commis is French for assistant.

A Commis is a trainee or assistant Chef and the first step on the ladder of Chef 'ranks'


Clearly, once a trainee Chef becomes qualified, s/he would then be addressed as a Commis Chef. Prior to qualification as a Chef, s/he would be just a trainee Chef.

What are profiteroles in French?

They are small choux pastry blobs filled with cream and coated in melted chocolate.

Were did croquembouche orignaly come from?

it is a french dish (and so are all the components) originally for weddings
though i am not sure if that is where it is originally from

What is a Bakewell?

A Bakewell is an alternative name for a Bakewell tart, a tart consisting of a shortcrust pastry shell, spread with jam and covered with a sponge-like filling.

How is pastry made from margarine different from pastry made from butter?

Produces a less 'short' and less flaky result as the fat content is lower. May also rise / have less air separation between the layers (for example in puff pastry) due to the difference in the amount of water that is present and available for evaporation. The pasty may feel denser in texture and more solid in the mouth than pastry made with butter.

Which pastry was invented in 1720 by a Swiss cook named Gasparini?

Meringue is the answer however it should be noted that Gasparini was in fact Italian not Swiss, and it is disputed that he actually invented the egg white and suger based desert.

What is a banket?

A banket is a sweet almond pastry which originated in the Netherlands.

How long is the choux chantilly's shell life?

It depends, if you are referring to the pastry cream/whipped cream mixture piped inside the choux paste, or something else. If you're making eclairs or cream puffs, they should last a few days in the fridge.

What is more fattening pastry or sweets?

Probably pastries but it depends. Sweets such as soda or candy can be fat free but still loaded with sugar. Pastries such as doughnuts are sweet AND very fattening. However, some pastries you can find to be low-fat, like certain types of breads. It all depends. But in the end, pastries in general will be more fattening.

What do macaroons symbolize?

Deceit. In reference to A Doll's House play written by Henrik Ibsen it refers to Nora's deceit to her husband.

What foods are made out of Choux pastry?

Paris-Brest, Croquembouche and Gateau St. Honore!

What is a small tart called?

A tartlet or midget slapper, depends on your philosophy...

What is the use of pastry blender?

A pastry blender is used to incorporate fat into flour while still allowing lumps of the fat to remain. This allows the resulting baked good to develop layers where the fat melts during baking.

How many grams are in 2 cups wholewheat pastry flour?

2 cups ( 16 oz ) = 459.84 grams

http://gourmetsleuth.com/gram_calc.htm

What is the substitue of uni puff pastry?

actually unipuff is palm oil margarine it is a fake brand name which is only used in pakistan……so any margarine contains palm oil as ingredient is unipuff

Why do French people like pastries and sweets?

The French people probably don't like pastries and sweets any more than any other countries. It's a stereotype.

Do pastry chefs get to travel?

most chefs travel for example if they were a chef they could train to cook Italian or french cuisine then they would be able to travel to those countries