Exploring the World of Pastry

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Exploring the World of Pastry

What do you already know about different types of pastry?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to describe how four different types of pastry are made and identify sweet and savoury recipes for each.

Puff Pastry

Puff pastry is a light, flaky pastry made by folding layers of dough and butter. It rises in the oven, creating many crisp layers.

Shortcrust Pastry

Shortcrust pastry is crumbly and tender. It is made by mixing fat into flour before adding water to form a dough. It's the classic base for pies and tarts.

Filo Pastry

Filo pastry is made from very thin sheets of dough and has little fat in the dough itself. It’s used for crispy, layered dishes like baklava or spanakopita.

Hot Water Crust Pastry

Hot water crust is made by mixing hot water and fat into flour. It creates a firm, mouldable pastry, perfect for classic British meat pies.

Sweet and Savoury Recipe Examples

Sweet Recipes

Puff: Mille-feuille Shortcrust: Fruit tart Filo: Baklava Hot water crust: Raised apple pie

Puff: Sausage rolls Shortcrust: Quiche Filo: Spanakopita Hot water crust: Pork pie

Savoury Recipes

Independent Research Task

Use your iPad to find out how each type of pastry is made. Try to discover at least one sweet and one savoury recipe for each. Be ready to share your findings!

Reflection: What Did You Learn?

What surprised you about the different pastries? Which would you like to try making? Share your favourite discovery from the lesson.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.