Today, December 9, 2013, is National Pastry Day. Pastry is the name given to various kinds of baked products made from ingredients such as flour, sugar, milk, butter, shortening, baking powder, and/or eggs. Pastry may also refer to the dough from which such baked products are made. Pastry is differentiated from bread by having a higher fat content, which contributes to a flaky or crumbly texture.
