Pastry Doughs and Batters

Pastry doughs are the foundation for a wide range of preparations. Pie dough, short dough, and puff pastry are only a few examples. All are made from the same basic ingredients, but different preparation techniques give them vastly different characteristics, making each suitable for different applications. Pastry batters such as crêpe batter or pâte à choux also serve as elemental preparations and are used in countless classical and contemporary desserts.