I love Pastries
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Pastries have a rich and diverse history that spans continents and cultures. From the humble beginnings of unleavened bread to the decadent French croissant, pastries have evolved and continue to delight our taste buds today.
Pastries in Ancient History
The earliest known pastries were made by the ancient Egyptians. They baked cakes made from wheat and honey 🍯, often flavored with fruits and nuts 🥜. These cakes were baked on hot stones and were likely the first known example of baking. Pastries were also enjoyed by the Greeks and Romans, who made sweet and savory pies filled with meats, fruits 🍇, and nuts.
Pastries of the Middle Ages
In medieval Europe, pastries were often associated
with wealth ✨ and luxury. The Crusaders brought
back exotic spices from the Middle East, which were
used to flavor pastries and other desserts. Pastry chefs became highly
skilled craftsmen, and their creations were often served at royal 👑
banquets and feasts.
In the 17th century, French pastry chefs began
to develop the delicate, flaky pastries that we know and love today.
The croissant 🥐, for example, is said to have been created in
Vienna 🇦🇹 in the
late 17th century to celebrate the defeat of the
Ottoman Empire . The croissant was then introduced to
France, where it was refined and perfected into the buttery 🧈, flaky
pastry that we know today.
In the 19th century, French 🇫🇷
pastry chefs continued to innovate and create new pastries. The
éclair , for example, was invented in the
early 1800s, while the
mille-feuille (also known as the Napoleon) was
created in the mid-1800s. These pastries, along with
the croissant, became staples of French pastry shops 👩🍳 and remain
popular to this day.
Pastries of the World
In other parts of the world 🌎, pastries have also evolved and taken on unique regional flavors. In South America, for example,... 👉 Click here to learn more
Coded by
Lisa Walzel
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