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Are you ready to unlock the secret to a perfect flaky pastry? Our tart crust recipe is just what you need. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice, this guide will help you create a mouthwatering tart crust every time. Imagine impressing your friends and family with a homemade tart that looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery. In this recipe, you'll find: - Simple and easy steps - Pro tips for perfection - Variations for sweet and savory tarts Creating the perfect tart crust can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. With the right ingredients and a few pro tips, you'll be well on your way. Ready to impress? Grab your ingredients and let's get started. Your perfect tart crust is just a few steps away. Check out the full recipe here: [Tart Crust Recipe - Unlock the Secret to Perfect Flaky Pastry](https://lnkd.in/eKHSUpSm). 👇 Share your tart creations with us in the comments! What filling will you choose?

Hello America! Did you know that the croissant jambon-fromage, or ham and cheese croissant, is a relatively modern twist on a classic pastry?   Here’s a quick bite of its history:   The croissant itself started its journey in Austria as the “kipferl” and was later perfected in France, becoming the flaky, buttery pastry we all love. While the French have traditionally enjoyed their croissants plain or with sweet fillings, the idea of adding savory ingredients like ham and cheese emerged much later. This savory version likely gained popularity in the late 20th century, becoming a staple in French boulangeries and cafés. However, it was in the United States where stuffing croissants with all sorts of ingredients, including ham and cheese, really took off.   Today, the croissant jambon-fromage is a beloved option for a quick breakfast or lunch, both in France and around the world. It’s a perfect example of how culinary traditions evolve and adapt over time, blending classic and modern tastes into one delicious treat.   Next time you bite into a croissant jambon-fromage, you’re enjoying a piece of history with a savory twist! Bon appétit! 🇫🇷🇦🇹🇺🇸 What’s your favorite way to enjoy a croissant? Do you prefer the classic buttery version, or do you love a savory twist like the croissant jambon-fromage? Share your thoughts below! 🥐👇   #CulinaryHistory #CroissantJambonFromage #FoodFacts #PastryLove #LinkedInFoodies #FabriqueDelices

IS THE CROISSANT REALLY FRENCH?... The croissant is probably the food product most closely associated with France (tied with the baguette) but is it even French? Well, it depends on how you look at it. The French croissant is usually credited to a couple of Austrian migrants - August Zang and Ernest Schwartzer, who opened a bakery in Paris in the 1830s. They specialised in the pastries and cakes of their homeland and are generally agreed to have popularised the kipferl in France. The kipferl shows up in records in Austria at least as early as the 13th century, so it definitely pre-dates the croissant. In the 1800s the French went crazy for Austrian pastries, which is why we talk about viennoiseries (referencing Austrian capital Vienna) to refer to breakfast pastries such as croissants, pain au chocolat and pain au raisin. But is a kipferl a croissant? The original recipe called for the roll to be made of bread, not pastry, and modern recipes call for a light yeast dough, often scented with vanilla. Delicious, undoubtedly, but a croissaint? . . . It wasn't until the early 20th century that the French baker Sylvain Claudius Goy created a recipe using puff pastry instead. His instructions specified that the croissant be made of rolled puff pastry, laminated with butter to create layers - and this is how modern day croissants are made. The pastry layers are what creates the distinctive crumb-scattering deliciousness that is a croissant. So did the Austrians invent the croissant or did they just invent a curved bread roll? Or should France and Austria share the credit and chalk this one up to another great success from international cooperation? One thing that is certainly French is the name - croissant in French simply means 'crescent' and refers to the shape of the breakfast pastry. It's used in other contexts too - for example Le Mouvement international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge - is how the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is referred to in French. europeanamericantravel.com

Rediscovering Pastry with Unexpected Ingredients 🍰 The Magic of Unexpected Ingredients in Pastry ✨ Pastry is an art, and like any art, it thrives on creativity and pushing boundaries. I love experimenting with unconventional ingredients to create desserts that surprise and delight. Imagine pastries made with vegetables, exotic spices, or even aromatic herbs! 🌶️🥕🌿 From sweet potato brownies to za'atar-spiced tarts, there are endless possibilities to turn ordinary ingredients into extraordinary creations. It’s a thrilling challenge to balance flavors, play with textures, and break the rules of traditional pastry-making. Have you ever used unexpected ingredients in your baking? What challenges did you face? Let’s share our ideas and inspire each other! 💡🍽️ #CreativePastry #CulinaryInnovation #UnexpectedIngredients #GourmetArt #SurprisingFlavors

Brunch planning with bacon and eggs. 😏 Can you think of a better combo? These 4-ingredient bacon and egg galettes look fancy but trust us, they're incredibly easy to make. Here’s how: Ingredients: 🥚 4 slices of bacon, diced small 🥚 ½ white onion, diced small 🥚 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted 🥚 5 Chino Valley Ranchers eggs Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2️⃣ Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon and onion. Stir and sauté until the bacon is crisped and the onions have softened and browned edges - about 6-8 minutes. 3️⃣ Slice the puff pastry into 4 equal squares. Evenly distribute the bacon/onion mixture to the centers, leaving ½ inch of space around the edges. Press the edges up to create a wall around the bacon mixture. Create a hole in the middle for the eggs. 4️⃣ Individually crack 4 eggs and strain over a fine mesh strainer. Add the eggs to the center of the galettes and sprinkle with salt. Whisk the last egg. Use a pastry brush to add the egg wash over the puff pastry. 5️⃣ Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the egg whites are set. If you try it, tag us @chinovalleyranchers - we’d love to see it! 🍳🥓 #BrunchIdeas #BaconAndEggs #EasyRecipes #HomemadeBrunch

A French in America: The Little Things That Make a Big Difference There are often little things which mean nothing for some, but a lot for others. These are things that can end a promising love story, a budding friendship or poison a work relationship. Some brush them off, while others see them as red flags. In the context of the French and the Americans, these little things can fuel the clichés we have formed about each other, and widen the gap of misconceptions. Let's look at a couple. I was dining recently at a neighborhood brasserie on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The brasserie describes itself as a French restaurant. One of its specialties is mussels and fries. The menu, unsurprisingly, borrows from many dishes offered in brasseries in France. This is where the similarities end. Prices are a major difference. The Niçoise salad, which is a household catch-all salad, costs $38. I repeat $38 to myself several times. $38 for a Niçoise salad. In Paris, it's less than 20 euros in most brasseries. The Niçoise salad is one of the basics of French cuisine. Anyone can make it. Here's a quick roundup of its ingredients - ripe tomatoes, canned tuna, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, artichoke hearts, green beans, radishes, lettuce, potatoes. But in the end, the price was not the problem, even if it was a bad omen. One of those little things. But let's not digress. Click Here to continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eP7GPits

Weekend brunch planning? Try our 4 ingredient bacon and egg galettes! Here’s how to make em! Ingredients: 🥓 4 slices of bacon, diced small 🧅 ½ white onion, diced small 🥮 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted 🥚 5 Chino Valley Ranchers eggs Instructions: 1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2️⃣ Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon and onion. Stir and saute until the bacon is crisped and the onions have softened and browned edges - about 6-8 minutes. 3️⃣ Slice the puff pastry into 4 equal squares. Evenly distribute the bacon/onion mixture to the centers, leaving ½ inch of space around the edges. Press the edges up to create a wall around the bacon mixture. Create a hole in the middle for the eggs. 4️⃣ Individually crack 4 eggs and strain over a fine mesh strainer. Add the eggs to the center of the galettes and sprinkle with salt. 5️⃣ Whisk the last egg. Use a pastry brush to add the egg wash over the puff pastry. 6️⃣ Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the pastry is golden and the egg whites are set. If you try it, tag us @chinovalleyranchers - we’d love to see it!

Pastry passion is a love for crafting delicate, sweet creations. It involves mastering techniques like rolling dough and tempering chocolate. Bakers often spend years perfecting recipes for croissants, tarts, and éclairs. Attention to detail is crucial in achieving flawless textures and flavors. Pastry passion combines creativity with precision, resulting in edible art. Enthusiasts find joy in experimenting with flavors and presentation. Sharing pastries brings happiness to both the maker and the taster. For many, the aroma of fresh-baked goods evokes cherished memories. Pastry passion transforms simple ingredients into extraordinary delights. #pastrylife #bakinglife

Happy Croissant Day! What could be better than waking up to a croissant for breakfast? Not much, we reckon. Croissant Day is a day to celebrate the delicious pastry that everyone loves. Whether you love them plain, with a dusting of sugar or filled with some sort of delicious pastry cream, croissants are a must-have for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. If you're looking for a fun way to spend Croissant Day, why not try a croissant-themed activity? There are plenty of ideas out there, so have fun trying something new. If you're feeling a little more creative, you could try croissant-based crafts. Whether you want to make a croissant cake, croissant cookies or croissant doughnuts, there's sure to be something for you. And if you're feeling really creative, why not try croissant baking? This involves baking a croissant from start to finish, which is a really fun and unique way to enjoy your croissant. Whatever you do today, make sure you enjoy a delicious croissant on Croissant Day! #CroissantDay

Viennoiseries are baked goods made from a yeast-leavened dough in a manner similar to bread, or from puff pastry, but with added ingredients, which give them a richer, sweeter character that approaches that of pastry. The dough is often laminated. Viennoiseries are typically eaten at breakfast or as #theviennoise #morningmotivation #morningbakery #instafood #instapic #instafashion #instapicture #instabaker #instabaking #instafood #foodpornography #foodporn #foodstagram #staytunned💞