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Key Pastries Vocabulary - Éclair

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Key Pastries Vocabulary
eclair
eclair
[noun]

an oval cake made with a light pastry, filled with cream or custard and topped with chocolate icing

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sweet
sweet
[Adjective]

containing sugar or having a taste that is like sugar

Ex: He likes the sweet taste of fresh strawberries. 
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pastry
pastry
[noun]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

Ex: She enjoyed a flaky pastry filled with apple cinnamon for breakfast. 
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chou
chou
[noun]

puff filled with cream or custard

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baked
baked
[Adjective]

cooked with dry heat, particularly in an oven

Ex: The baked lasagna was layered with pasta, sauce, and cheese, creating a deliciously melty dish. 
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to puff up

to expand or become larger, usually because of being filled with air or gas

Ex: The marshmallow puffs up when heated over the fire. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

Ex: He carried a light backpack filled with his school supplies. 
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filled
filled
[Adjective]

containing as much as possible of something inside

Ex: The filled backpack barely zipped shut. 
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creamy
creamy
[Adjective]

having a smooth and soft texture

Ex: The soup had a creamy texture, rich and velvety on the palate. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to envelop something in a layer of material

Ex: The landslide covered the road with a thick layer of mud, making it impassable for vehicles. 
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chocolate
chocolate
[noun]

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: She used chocolate to make a rich dessert. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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cook
cook
[noun]

a person who prepares and cooks food, especially as their job

Ex: As a cook, he knows many delicious recipes. 
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with a lot of speed

Ex: She finished the race quickly, crossing the finish line first. 
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dough
dough
[noun]

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

Ex: Pizza dough needs to be stretched and shaped before adding the toppings. 
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water
water
[noun]

a liquid with no smell, taste, or color, that falls from the sky as rain, and is used for washing, cooking, drinking, etc.

Ex: I accidentally spilled water on my laptop, and now it won't turn on. 
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butter
butter
[noun]

a soft, yellow food made from cream that we spread on bread or use in cooking

Ex: Butter is a key ingredient in making flaky and delicious pie crusts. 
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flour
flour
[noun]

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

Ex: For a gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with almond flour in the cake recipe. 
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smooth
smooth
[Adjective]

(of food and drink) having a soft and even texture without any roughness or lumps

Ex: The smooth texture of the soup made it comforting and easy to enjoy. 
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to squeeze

to apply pressure with a compressing or constricting motion, typically using the hands

Ex: The stress ball provided relief as she squeezed it during a tense meeting. 
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cookie sheet

a flat metal sheet on which cakes or cookies are baked

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to cool down

to decrease in temperature

Ex: As the sun set, the temperature started to cool down, bringing relief from the heat. 
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vanilla
vanilla
[noun]

a type of flavor that is artificially made or is obtained from the beans of a tropical plant that adds a sweet taste and smell to the food

Ex: As a dessert enthusiast, I couldn't resist trying the rich and velvety vanilla pudding at the new restaurant. 
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coffee
coffee
[noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: He savored the aroma of freshly brewed coffee before taking his first sip. 
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to dip
to dip
[Verb]

to momentarily put something into a liquid

Ex: My Asian roommate likes to dip her sushi rolls into soy sauce. 
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shiny
shiny
[Adjective]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

Ex: The newly waxed floors were shiny and smooth to the touch. 
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snack
snack
[noun]

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

Ex: At the party, there were many snacks to choose from. 
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tea
tea
[noun]

a drink we make by soaking dried tea leaves in hot water

Ex: He added a splash of milk to his black tea for a creamy and smooth taste. 
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flavor
flavor
[noun]

the specific taste that a type of food or drink has

Ex: He loves the tangy flavor of pickles. 
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white chocolate

a type of chocolate that is made from cocoa butter, sugar, milk solids, and often a small amount of vanilla or other flavorings

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dark chocolate

dark colored chocolate that tastes slightly bitter, often with no milk added to it

Ex: He was surprised by the bitterness of the dark chocolate. 
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