Videoflawn

Discover the history of the word flawn, an archaic term used to describe a traditional custard tart or egg pie. This lesson explores its roots in medieval English cuisine, where it was served as a rich, spiced dish in a pastry shell. Learn how to distinguish this historical term from the modern caramel flan and explore rare idioms like as rare as a flawn. Watch this lesson to expand your vocabulary with this unique culinary term from the past.

flawn
A baker places a freshly baked flawn on the kitchen counter.