The pastry is a dough of flour, water, and shortening (solid fats, including butter) that may be savory or sweetened. Sweetened pastries are often described as bakers’ confectionery. The word “pastries” suggests many kinds of baked products made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder, and eggs. Small tarts and other sweet baked products are called pastries. Common pastry dishes include pies, tarts, quiches, croissants, and pasties.
Chocolate Hazelnut Napoleon is a wonderful Christmas dessert that uses Chef Anna Olson’s Puff Pastry …