Pastries worldwide come in various shapes, flavours, textures, and sizes. They are typically made from fat, water, and flour. Bakeries also use eggs. When combined, these simple ingredients produce delicious treats that people worldwide relish. So, if you want to taste some delicious pastries, you can try several global varieties.
However, if you are unsure about the different kinds, this guide explores pastries from across the globe that are a must-try:
Croissants
The next time you visit a bakery to indulge in mouthwatering treats try croissants, too. These crescent-shaped pastries are flaky and golden-coloured. They are usually made using pure butter. The inside of the pastry is yellow-white and, when made correctly, is slightly elastic when you pull it from the centre.
Croissants are a traditional French pastry. You can enjoy them by yourself. Alternatively, you can combine them with a cup of coffee.
Baklava
Baklava is a layered pastry dessert. This delicious treat is made using layers of thin phyllo dough. The dessert is filled with chopped nuts and sweetened using honey or syrup. Baklava is famous and may be of different types. You can pair your baklava with Turkish coffee, cappuccino, or espresso. You can also have it with mint tea. Alternatively, you can have this delicious sweet treat on its own.
Éclairs
An éclair is an elongated pastry. It has a crispy exterior and is typically topped with chocolate icing. Conversely, it has a soft, doughy interior and a creamy, sweet centre. Éclairs originated in France. Today, they are well-known in France and other parts of the world. They are also available in a variety of flavours, like matcha, dark chocolate, coconut, caramel, etc.
Cannoli
The cannolo is perhaps the best-known dessert from Sicily, outside Italy. It is a crispy, fried, and decadent pastry tube. They are filled with ricotta cheese cream. The filling is creamy, rich and smooth. It also has a slightly cheesy flavour. The crispy tube is a little sweet and sturdy to hold the generous filling. Cannoli are thought to have originated during the ninth century when Sicily was under Arab rule.
Churros
Churro refers to a dough pastry that is deep-fried. It is made using just three ingredients, i.e., flour, salt, and water. They were invented by Spanish shepherds. Once the elongated churros are fried, they are encrusted with cinnamon sugar. These unusually shaped twists are commonly eaten in Latin America and Spain as a breakfast food. Does dunking in and enjoying chocolate chip cookies or chocolate-coated biscuits with a glass of milk sound amazing?
Well, give churros and thick hot chocolate a try! Coffee lovers can also pair their churros with a strong cup of coffee.
Conclusion
Now that you know the different pastries famous everywhere, pick the ones you are excited about and enjoy!