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Match the pastry component with its primary function:
Match the pastry component with its primary function:
Crimp = Adds visual appeal and seals pastry edges Crust = Provides structure and texture to the pastry Glaze = Adds flavor and visual appeal to the pastry Frosting = Adds moisture and flavor to the pastry
Match the pastry component with its typical ingredients:
Match the pastry component with its typical ingredients:
Crust = Flour, fat, and water Glaze = Powdered sugar and water or milk Frosting = Butter, sugar, and sometimes milk or cream Meringue = Egg whites and sugar
Match the pastry component with its texture:
Match the pastry component with its texture:
Flaky Crust = Light and flaky Mealy Crust = Dense and crumbly Puff Pastry Crust = Light and flaky Meringue = Light and airy
Match the glaze type with its typical ingredients:
Match the glaze type with its typical ingredients:
Match the frosting type with its typical ingredients:
Match the frosting type with its typical ingredients:
Match the meringue type with its preparation method:
Match the meringue type with its preparation method:
Match the pastry component with its primary purpose:
Match the pastry component with its primary purpose:
Match the crust type with its characteristic:
Match the crust type with its characteristic:
Match the pastry component with its typical use:
Match the pastry component with its typical use:
Match the pastry component with its benefits:
Match the pastry component with its benefits:
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Study Notes
Pastry Products
Crimp
- A crimp is a decorative edge or border on a pastry, typically created by pressing or folding the dough
- Crimping helps to:
- Seal the pastry edges to prevent filling from escaping
- Add visual appeal to the pastry
- Create a texture contrast between the crimp and the rest of the pastry
Crust
- A crust is the outer layer of a pastry, typically made from a mixture of flour, fat, and water
- Types of crust:
- Flaky crust: made with a high ratio of fat to flour, resulting in a light and flaky texture
- Mealy crust: made with a low ratio of fat to flour, resulting in a dense and crumbly texture
- Puff pastry crust: made with layers of butter and dough, resulting in a light and flaky texture
Glazes
- A glaze is a sweet or savory topping applied to a pastry to add flavor and visual appeal
- Types of glazes:
- Sugar glaze: made with powdered sugar and water or milk
- Chocolate glaze: made with melted chocolate and heavy cream
- Fruit glaze: made with fruit puree and sugar
Frosting
- Frosting is a sweet topping applied to a pastry to add flavor and moisture
- Types of frosting:
- Buttercream frosting: made with butter, sugar, and sometimes milk or cream
- Cream cheese frosting: made with cream cheese, sugar, and sometimes vanilla
- Whipped cream frosting: made with heavy cream and sugar
Meringue
- Meringue is a type of pastry made from whipped egg whites and sugar
- Types of meringue:
- French meringue: made by whipping egg whites and sugar until stiff and holding air
- Italian meringue: made by whipping egg whites and hot sugar syrup until stiff and holding air
- Swiss meringue: made by whipping egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until stiff and holding air
Pastry Products
Crimp
- Crimp is a decorative edge or border on a pastry, created by pressing or folding the dough to seal edges and prevent filling escape.
- Crimping adds visual appeal, texture contrast, and helps to seal the pastry edges.
Crust
- Crust is the outer layer of a pastry, made from flour, fat, and water mixture.
- Flaky crust has a high fat-to-flour ratio, resulting in a light and flaky texture.
- Mealy crust has a low fat-to-flour ratio, resulting in a dense and crumbly texture.
- Puff pastry crust is made with layers of butter and dough, resulting in a light and flaky texture.
Glazes
- Glaze is a sweet or savory topping adding flavor and visual appeal to a pastry.
- Sugar glaze is made with powdered sugar and water or milk.
- Chocolate glaze is made with melted chocolate and heavy cream.
- Fruit glaze is made with fruit puree and sugar.
Frosting
- Frosting is a sweet topping adding flavor and moisture to a pastry.
- Buttercream frosting is made with butter, sugar, and sometimes milk or cream.
- Cream cheese frosting is made with cream cheese, sugar, and sometimes vanilla.
- Whipped cream frosting is made with heavy cream and sugar.
Meringue
- Meringue is a pastry made from whipped egg whites and sugar.
- French meringue is made by whipping egg whites and sugar until stiff and holding air.
- Italian meringue is made by whipping egg whites and hot sugar syrup until stiff and holding air.
- Swiss meringue is made by whipping egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until stiff and holding air.
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