flaky pastry

noun

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

We ate those pale Nuoro pastries—they were just flaky pastry, good, but with nothing inside but a breath of air.

Any little housewife may turn out delicious, flaky pastry if she will but follow directions carefully.

With deftness she whisked the triangle of flaky pastry onto the plate and extended it toward her guest.

Mary's Aunt taught her to make light, flaky pastry and pies of every description.

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

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