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Tart
Read a short passage about how a pastry filled with fruits or custard became a sweet and popular treat.
A tart is a popular kind of baked dish. It has a bottom layer made of dough and a top layer filled with sweet or savory ingredients. The dough is usually firm and a bit crumbly. This is different from pies, which are softer and covered with a layer of dough on top.
The history of tarts goes back many years. They were first made in medieval Europe. During that time, tarts were mostly filled with meat and were a common meal for people. Over time, people started to make sweet tarts. These sweet tarts often had fruit, nuts, and sugar.
Tarts are easy to make. First, you prepare the dough and shape it into a flat circle. Then, you press the dough into a round, shallow dish. Next, you add your chosen filling to the dough. For a sweet tart, you might use apples, cherries, or lemons. For a savory tart, you might use cheese, tomatoes, or onions.
After adding the filling, you bake the tart in an oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is cooked. When it is done, you take the tart out of the oven and let it cool.
Many people around the world love tarts. They can be found in cafes and bakeries. People enjoy tarts as a dessert or as a part of their meal.
Fun fact : In France, there is a famous tart called "tarte Tatin." It was created by accident by the Tatin sisters in the late 1800s. They were trying to make a traditional apple pie but ended up cooking the apples in butter and sugar for too long. To fix the mistake, they baked the pastry on top of the apples. The result was so delicious that it became a beloved recipe in France.
Table Of Contents
CH 1 - Tart
CH 2 - Éclair
CH 3 - Baklava
CH 4 - Pie
CH 5 - Croissant
CH 6 - Strudel
CH 7 - Knafeh
CH 8 - Quiche
CH 9 - Cannoli
CH 10 - Palmier
CH 11 - Mille-feuille
CH 12 - Dutch Letter
CH 13 - Alexandertorte
CH 14 - Börek
CH 15 - Empanada
CH 16 - Qottab
CH 17 - Sfogliatella
CH 18 - Vatrushka
CH 19 - Beigli
CH 20 - Pasty