puff pastry

American  

noun

1. a light, flaky, rich pastry made by rolling dough with butter and folding it to form layers: used for tarts, napoleons, etc.

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puff pastry British  

noun

1. a dough rolled in thin layers incorporating fat to make a rich flaky pastry for pies, rich pastries, etc

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Example Sentences

Biscuit dough felt too stodgy; puff pastry and its flakier cousins had the right spirit, but they collapsed under pressure.

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“And when baked with a bit of puff pastry and fresh fig, makes a truly unforgettable hors d’oeuvre.”

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Defrost a sheet of puff pastry, layer with crumbled cooked bacon and shredded cheese, add seasoning, roll both ends toward the middle so it makes the classic “butterfly” palmier shape, slice and cook in the oven until golden brown.

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Pick up some puff pastry or Pillsbury Crescent dough from the store, cut it into small triangles, wrap each piece around a pre-cooked mini hot dog, and bake until golden brown.

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As explained by Meghan, the baked welcome snack is a versatile option because “it ticks the box of sweet and savory for people, and it’s so easy to make if you have puff pastry in your freezer, which you should always have.”

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