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The process in which dough expands as a result of the carbon dioxide that is produced by the yeast or other leavening agent in the dough.

A term used to describe the "resting" period for pastry dough to prevent shrinkage. The ball of dough should be wrapped in plastic and placed in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.

A type of Jewish pastry, or cookie, in which the dough is cooked by boiling it in a syrup flavored with honey.

A Greek food that is often referred to as a "meat pie" or a meat-filled sandwich. Made with a filo dough wrapping, the Kreatopita is formed into a triangular or square-shaped pastry filled with lamb or any type of meat and vegetables such as onions or mushrooms topped with cheese.

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A type of sandwich that is traditionally made with pizza dough, thin sliced meats such as pepperoni, genoa salami and capocollo, combined with cheeses such as mozzarella and provolone.

A kitchen utensil that is used to mark out a sheet of pasta dough when making stuffed pasta squares....

A metal utensil that is built with a top and bottom plate used to compress or flatten tortilla dough in preparation for baking.

1. A term used to describe the process of letting pastry dough set for a period of time to prevent shrinkage.

Crisscrossed strips of dough placed on top of a pie or a savory dish, as a decorative covering. It has open sections to display the contents of the baked food.

A chewy roll that is doughnut shaped and is made from yeast dough that is boiled in water and then baked.

Very similar to a combination of a turnover and a strudel, this food item is a delicious French pastry containing a sweet filling.

A food common to Greek kitchens that is similar to a vegetable wrap or pocket sandwich. The Manitaropita consists of filo dough formed into a triangular shape that is filled with mushrooms and cheese, which is traditionally a kefalograviera cheese.

A Scandinavian flat bread that is very thin and round. It is made from cooked potatoes, flour, cream, salt, butter and sometimes sugar is added.

Unleavened dough consisting of flour, shortening or butter, and liquid, such as puff pastry, and pastry for pies or tarts.

A type of roll made with a yeasted dough of bread flour or all-purpose flour, enriched with eggs, butter, and milk.

Native to Denmark, a traditional Kringle is a rich pastry made from dough that is repeatedly worked and then layered to create a thin flaky result.

Stuffed pasta made to look like a half-round sun with rays extending upward. This pasta is made by first cutting pasta dough into 4-inch strips and then cutting 3-inch diameter circles out of the strips.

A ribbon pasta made from pasta dough that has had finely chopped spinach added to it when the dough was made.

A pastry made by a method different from other pastries in that the dough is made by adding flour to boiling water and butter, and then beating eggs into the mixture.