Do you know the difference between phyllo pastry and shortcrust pastry?
From flaky puff pastry and buttery shortcrust to fluffy choux pastry, pastry doughs vary from one kind to the next, and are each suited to different kinds of baked goods. While sausage rolls and delicate tarts are typically made from puff pastry, shortcrust lends a decadent yet sturdy structure to pie and quiche crusts. Meanwhile, phyllo pastry is made with oil rather than butter, resulting in a delicate, crispy bake.
Who knows—by the end of this article, you might attempt to make a cream puff or mille-feuille from scratch!
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Puff pastry
The epitome of flakiness and lightness in the pastry world, puff pastry is made with butter, flour, and water. This indulgently crisp and flaky pastry is often used in savoury recipes like Beef Wellington, sausage rolls, pastry twists, and pie crust tops. For sweet recipes, you'll usually find puff pastry in confectionery such as mille-feuille and fruit pies.
