8 Popular Pastries From Around The World

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1. Croissants

A croissant is a buttery, light, viennoiserie pastry made from French yeast-leavened laminated dough, modelled after the shape of the Austrian kipferl.

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2. Pastel De Nata

This is a globally renowned traditional Portuguese egg custard tart.

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3. Bougatsa

This is a classic, rustic Greek pie made with layers of phyllo dough filled with a custard made from semolina.

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4. Karipap

This is a little Malaysian pastry shell that can be baked or deep-fried and is filled with a rich curry of chicken and potatoes.

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5. Burek

With savoury fillings and layers of phyllo dough, this is a part of Bosnian’s national cuisine.

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6. Empanadas

An empanada is a typical Spanish baked or fried turnover made of pastry and filling.

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7. Pastelitos

Usually star-shaped, the centre of these crispy Argentine pastries contains quince or sweet potato preserve (dulce).

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8. Danish Pastry

In the viennoiserie tradition, a Danish pastry is a sweet pastry that is laminated and has multiple layers.

Which of these pastries have you tried?

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