Vocabulary Entry

pastry

|noun • verb

noun

A type of baked food made from a dough that usually contains flour, water, and fat and is often used for preparing various desserts or savory dishes.

Example Sentences

"I baked a delicious fruit pastry for dessert."

"The bakery is famous for its flaky pastries."

"She enjoys making pastries for special occasions."

verb

Example Sentences

"We will pastry the chicken with a layer of dough before baking."

"He decided to pastry the vegetables for a unique dish."

"The chef likes to pastry his pot pies to make them extra crispy."