#pastries

#pastries

The biggest difference between a hand pie and a turnover is the dough that the filling is encased in. Hand pies are usually made with pie dough, while turnovers are traditionally made with puff pastry.

However, steeped down in my pastry-driven soul was a healthy dose of skepticism because how can something look SO beautiful and also taste delicious? See, I've worked in bakeries and I know first-hand that at times (I am trying my best to be careful here) the fancy, high-priced, fussy treats can fall flat on flavor.

If a pastry is simply, utilitarianly a food item that is made from dough, then shaped and baked, cookies totally qualify.

Like the side dishes at Thanksgiving dinner, sometimes it's the supporting characters that make something great. Breadbelly’s kaya toast is a must-try, but everything shines.

If you believe that all good things are worth the wait, the task of whipping up your own suprême croissants makes for a fulfilling journey.

"You get lines in this city for pastries and romance," says Ternes. "People line up outside of bars in their 20s to get in because they think they're going to meet someone cute and make out with them at night. And then they also line up at seven in the morning for pastries all around the city."

Fika is a quintessential aspect of Swedish culture, offering a unique opportunity to connect with people over coffee and pastries while exploring traditions.

Brooklyn boasts an extensive selection of dessert spots, highlighted by six must-visit bakeries that capture the love for pastries and innovative sweets.

On February 24, Santa Canela will serve coffee and showcase pastries prepared by longtime pastry chef Ellen Ramos, inspired by her LA roots and multicultural flavors.

Julia Child's use of butter was unparalleled; she famously declared, 'With enough butter, anything is good,' using 753 pounds in 'Baking with Julia,' emphasizing its importance in enhancing flavor and texture in baked goods.