flaky pastry

British  

noun

1. a rich pastry in the form of very thin layers, used for making pies, small cakes, etc

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flaky pastry

Raisin rolls with beef and cheddar are a Dutch thing, she told me, along with a flaky pastry called Dutch letters, which she also served.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2025

Say yes to the flaky pastry, sized like a Pop-Tart and draped with frothy sabayon.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022

Use any kind of flaky pastry or pie dough you wish, or you can even spread the mixture on a yeasted pizza dough.

From New York Times ● Feb. 25, 2022

Less wobbly than a crème brûlée, the eggy custard and crisp, flaky pastry was too good to share.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2022

For patties, or especially flaky pastry, roll five or six times, provided it is not allowed to get soft.

From Public School Domestic Science by Hoodless, Adelaide