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Recent Examples of pastry
Their baklava is flaky filo pastry dough layered with either chocolate, the traditional pistachio or walnuts.
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The bakery is known for its homemade desserts and classic recipes, with a menu ranging from cakes and cookies to specialty pastries.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Make sure to coat the dish all over with oil (a pastry brush helps) to aid in the browning and unmolding.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Adding to the celebration, guests can enjoy an egg-decorating experience led by the Ritz-Carlton’s pastry team.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The bakery is known for its homemade desserts and classic recipes, with a menu ranging from cakes and cookies to specialty pastries.
—Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Make sure to coat the dish all over with oil (a pastry brush helps) to aid in the browning and unmolding.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Adding to the celebration, guests can enjoy an egg-decorating experience led by the Ritz-Carlton’s pastry team.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastry
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As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Martha Stewart, who introduced her followers to the tradition in 2005, resurrected the dessert a few days ago on Instagram with a photo of a cake expertly decorated with chocolate curls mimicking a lamb’s wooly coat.—
Lisa Gutierrez
April 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The state of Florida is also zeroing in on food safety and has so far released reports this year about toxins found in baby formula, candy and bread, although some experts have concerns about the testing process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Egyptian hieroglyphics indicate that the art of sugar confectionery was established at least 3,000 years ago.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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But 62% of consumers now believe better-for-you confectionery exists, up from prior years, and more than 8 in 10 say occasional candy is permissible as part of a balanced lifestyle, per NCA’s 2026 State of Treating report.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Pastry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastry. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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