pastry dough
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Definition
Noun: A mixture of flour, water, and fat (such as shortening, butter, or lard) that is combined to form a pliable dough, used as the base for various baked goods like pies, tarts, and pastries. It is typically rolled out flat before baking.
Usage
"Pastry dough" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the prepared, raw mixture before it is baked. It is often used with verbs like make, prepare, roll out, chill, and use.
Examples
- The recipe requires you to chill the pastry dough for at least an hour before rolling it out.
- She is an expert at making flaky pastry dough for apple pies.
- This pastry dough is too sticky; you need to add a little more flour.
Advanced Usage
- "To work the pastry dough": To knead or handle the dough during preparation.
- Be careful not to overwork the pastry dough, or it will become tough.
- "A batch of pastry dough": A specific quantity of prepared dough.
- She made a double batch of pastry dough for the holiday baking.
Variants and Related Words
- Pastry (noun): This can refer to the dough itself, but more commonly refers to the final baked product made from such dough (e.g., a Danish pastry). It can also be a general term for sweet baked foods made with dough.
- Pie dough / Pie crust (noun): A specific type of pastry dough used for pies.
- Shortcrust pastry (noun): A common type of pastry dough where the fat is rubbed into the flour.
- Puff pastry (noun): A laminated dough with many layers, made by repeatedly folding butter into the dough.
Synonyms
- Pastry (in the context of the raw mixture)
- Pie dough
- Pastry crust (before baking)
Related Phrases
- Pastry blender: A kitchen tool used to cut fat into flour when making pastry dough.
- Pastry board: A flat surface, often wooden, used for rolling out pastry dough.
Noun
- a dough of flour and water and shortening