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First on our list is the iconic croissant. This flaky, buttery pastry has become a symbol of French cuisine and is enjoyed by people all over the world. Made with layers of buttery dough and shaped into a crescent, the croissant is the perfect breakfast pastry, paired with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
(@kroissantwithkev)Éclair
Next up is the éclair, a long, thin pastry filled with a creamy custard and topped with a sweet glaze. Éclairs are often decorated with chocolate or other flavors such as coffee, vanilla, or pistachio. These sweet treats are perfect for an afternoon snack or a light dessert.
Macaron
Moving on, we have the macaron, a delicate meringue-based pastry that is both crunchy and chewy. These little cookies come in a variety of flavors, including chocolate, raspberry, and pistachio. They are often served in pastel colors, making them the perfect Instagram-worthy dessert.
Pain au Chocolat
Another popular pastry is the pain au chocolat, which is essentially a chocolate croissant. This pastry is made with the same buttery dough as a croissant, but with a piece of dark chocolate inside. The combination of flaky pastry and rich chocolate makes for an indulgent breakfast or afternoon snack.
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Canele
Canele is a pastry that is popular in the southwestern Bordeaux region of the country. These cinnamony, sugary, and liquor-infused baked goods are devilishly rich, and proof that this city produces other outstanding food and drink products outside of its world-famous wines.
Eclair
Have you ever tried an eclair before? This delicate, filled pastry is a mix of spongy dough and a filling that typically is either with creams or chocolates. They are widely made and available throughout the world, proving the influence of French pastries.
Macaron
Last but certainly not least are macarons, a pastry delight that has surged in popularity in recent years. Macarons are light, airy, and delicious, made with almond meal and meringue. You can find them in all kinds of flavors at French bakeries around the world.
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]]>If you love to bake and are looking for inspiration or simply to admire others’ creations, you should definitely check out these accounts.
Pastry With Jenn
Jenn Yee works at Williams Sonoma in San Francisco and spends part of her free time uploading beautiful photos of her pastry creations at her account, pastrywithjenn. Not only does she upload shots of her own creations, she often finds the best pastry shops during her travels and uploads pics of them.
Joy the Baker
Have you seen Drake on Cakes, one of the most popular and trendiest accounts in the foodie Instagram world in recent years? Joy Wilson, an LA-based creative baker is the mind behind that account and she also shares fantastic photos of her other oven-baked goodies here.
Judy Kim
Judy Kim is a New York-based food stylist who also happens to have a passion for pastries and baking. She uploads pictures of her gorgeous creations, such as pies, cookies, and macaroons on her account judy.kim.
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]]>If you find yourself traveling to the country of fado and sardines, here are three pastries that you should absolutely seek out.
Bolas de Berlim
Believe it or not, this Portuguese pastry actually has its roots in Germany, where it is known as a Berliner Pfannkuchen. In Portugal, these fried doughnuts are commonly filled with cream, chocolate, or fruits to make a sweet, rich pastry dessert.
Pasteis de Nata
Perhaps the most famous Portuguese dessert on a worldwide scale is its Pasteis de Nata. These custard tarts are made with egg yolks and served warm, topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon. They are the perfect complement to a cup of coffee.
Bolo de Arroz
Ever tried a rice muffin before? Bolos de arroz are quite popular in Portugal, but these muffin treats are made with rice instead of flour. They are wrapped in paper, common at breakfast, and can undoubtedly be found at any decent Portuguese bakery.
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]]>These fried doughy treats are typically either glazed with a sugary substance or filled with a sweet ingredient such as fruit jams or chocolate sauces. Did you know, however, that savory doughnuts are now becoming one of the biggest doughnut trends in the world?
Creative chefs all around the globe have begun to experiment with savory toppings and fillings for doughnuts in order to make a one-of-a-kind treat. When you think about it, it makes all the sense in the world. Fried dough goes great with savory things, even if that’s not normally what you associate a doughnut with.
If you can find it in a bagel, nowadays, you can find it in a doughnut. The only real difference is that the doughnut version of these treats is made with fried, airy dough instead of the heavy and baked bread that results from the process of making a bagel.
From doughnuts and lox to pizza doughnuts, you can really find all kinds of variety in the world of savory doughnuts. Have you tried one yet?
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]]>Ensaimada originated in Mallorca, a large island located to the east of mainland Spain in the Mediterranean Sea, in the 16th or 17th century. After the expulsion of the Moors that used to rule in the island area, pork lard was able to be used freely in gastronomy, and this became the key, differential ingredient in this pastry.
Mallorcan ensaimada typically contains a few simple ingredients that, when combined, make a rich and delicious treat.
Its main ingredients are the aforementioned pork lard, which is called “saim,” flour with a high gluten content, water, sugar, eggs, and a fermentation starter. It’s baked in an oven until golden-yellow and delicious.
Ensaimada can contain a variety of fillings or none at all. Often, ensaimadas are filled with a sweet cream or with chocolate. During festival seasons in the Balearic Islands, you’ll also sometimes find ensaimada with pumpkin, apricot, or even berry jams!
Does this pastry sound good to you? Trust me, it’s worth trying if you ever find yourself in front of one!
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