pastry

/ˈpeɪstɹi/noun

A baked treat made from a dough of flour and fat, such as pie crusts, tarts, and other sweet items.

Example sentences

“She picked out a flaky apple pastry to go with her coffee.”
“The bakery's chocolate pastries sell out every morning.”

Countable for individual treats, uncountable for the dough: 'a pastry' versus 'rolling out pastry'.

Related words

seafoodFish, shellfish, and other edible creatures or plants taken from the ocean and eaten as food.butterA soft, rich food produced by churning cream, usually from cow's milk.dairyFoods made from milk, such as butter, cheese, and yogurt.nutritiousContaining the substances your body needs; good for your health when eaten or drunk.organicDescribing food that is grown without artificial chemicals such as synthetic pesticides or fertilisers, often with official certification.tastyHaving a good flavor; enjoyable to eat.