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Page 1: Pastries. What does the term pastry mean? A large variety of baked crusts made from dough rich in fats. Examples: Cream puff, pie, Danish, French pastries…

Pastries

Page 2: Pastries. What does the term pastry mean? A large variety of baked crusts made from dough rich in fats. Examples: Cream puff, pie, Danish, French pastries…

What does the term pastry mean?

• A large variety of baked crusts made from dough rich in fats.

• Examples: Cream puff, pie, Danish, French pastries…

Page 3: Pastries. What does the term pastry mean? A large variety of baked crusts made from dough rich in fats. Examples: Cream puff, pie, Danish, French pastries…

Main Ingredients in Pastries

• Flour- to form structure

• Salt- Contributes to flavor

• Liquid- Provides moisture

• Fat- Provides tenderness– Firm fat= flaky crust– Oil= Mealy, hard crust

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Measuring for PastryMeasuring for Pastry

• If you do not measure

flour, fat, and liquid

EXACTLY as you should, a

poor quality pastry will

result.

• Making a basic pastry

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Possible ProblemsPossible Problems

• Tough Pastries- too much flour, not enough shortening, or too much water

• Dry, crumbly pastry = not enough water

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General Uses for PastryGeneral Uses for Pastry

• Desserts

• Side dishes to other foods

• Ingredient for main dish

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Dessert PastriesDessert Pastries

• Fruit Pies- usually two crusts and

baked with both pastry and filling

– (Ex: apple pie; blueberry pie)

• Custard pies- made with filling of egg

and milk, then baked along with the

pastry

– (Ex: cheesecake; pumpkin pie)

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• Cream Pies- Filled with mixture that

has been thickened with a starch

– (Ex: banana cream pie)

• Chiffon Pies- Filled with cooled

gelatin mixture made from beaten

egg white- the filling gets poured into

an already baked shell and cooled.

– (Ex: key lime pie)

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Pie ShellsPie Shells• Baked Shell- ONLY 1 layer of

crust

• Double Crust- 2 layers of pastry crust– Lattice top

• Crumb crust- Usually made from crumbs of graham crackers or cookies

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*Gluten**Gluten*

• Gluten = A protein in flour– It develops when you moisten and stir flour.

– Gluten creates a structure that traps air and hold steam during baking.

• This trapped air is what makes a pastry light and fluffy.

– If gluten in flour is over developed too much it will result in a tough pastry.

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Handling Pastries

• Do not over mix dough when adding liquid.

• Do not use the rolling pin too long

• Do not over stretch the pie crust.

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Characteristics of Pastry Characteristics of Pastry Dough Dough

• Tender

• Light Brown

• Flaky crust

• No too sweet

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Other Info • Ingredients for pies should always be cold.

• Prick holes in the bottom of crust to prevent “blistering” (pricking holes releases steam and helps avoid air bubbles forming between the crust and the pan.)

• Decorate edges by “fluting” – Fluting the Pie Crust–

• Always roll from middle to outside when rolling dough

• Crumb crust is held with the help of a fat substance

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NutrientsNutrients

• High in fat- Rich in energy and calories

• Main dish pastries contain protein, B vitamins, and minerals

• Some vitamins and minerals are from fruit and custard fillings