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Key Pastries Vocabulary - Alexandertorte

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Key Pastries Vocabulary
Alexandertorte

a Latvian layered pastry with crisp dough, raspberry jam filling, and pink glaze, named after Tsar Alexander III

Ex: Riga's oldest bakery still serves Alexandertorte the same way they did in the 19th century. 
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dessert
dessert
[noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: He whipped up a batch of brownies as a quick dessert. 
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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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jam
jam
[noun]

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

Ex: Can you pass me the jar of raspberry jam, please? 
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powdered sugar

a finely ground sugar with a powdery texture, often used for dusting or making frostings

Ex: He accidentally spilled powdered sugar all over the kitchen counter while trying to measure it for the recipe. 
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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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to bake
to bake
[Verb]

to cook food, usually in an oven, without any extra fat or liquid

Ex: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. 
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to chill
to chill
[Verb]

to cool or refrigerate food or beverages to a lower temperature

Ex: She likes to chill her favorite beverages in the fridge. 
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to sprinkle

to pour small amounts of something over a surface in a random manner

Ex: She sprinkled sugar over the freshly baked cookies, adding a touch of sweetness to each bite. 
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texture
texture
[noun]

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

Ex: The texture of the cake was light and fluffy. 
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tart
tart
[noun]

a pie with no top filled with something sweet or savory

Ex: She baked a delicious apple tart, filling the buttery crust with thinly sliced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit. 
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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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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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respect
respect
[noun]

admiration for someone or something because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

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favorite
favorite
[Adjective]

liked or preferred the most among the rest that are from the same category

Ex: His favorite hobby is playing guitar in his free time. 
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satisfying
satisfying
[Adjective]

fulfilling a want or a requirement, and bringing a feeling of accomplishment or enjoyment

Ex: Completing the puzzle was satisfying, giving her a sense of achievement. 
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crisp
crisp
[noun]

a thin, round piece of potato, cooked in hot oil and eaten cold as a snack

Ex: She snacked on a few crisps while waiting for dinner to cook. 
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to dust
to dust
[Verb]

to rub or sprinkle a fine, dry powder over a surface to obscure or soften the outlines of a shape, often to create a specific effect or reveal hidden details

Ex: The artist dusted the canvas with charcoal to create a shadowy effect. 
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to cool
to cool
[Verb]

to become less hot and slightly colder

Ex: The evening breeze helps the temperature to cool. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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to create
to create
[Verb]

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: Many entrepreneurs aspire to create successful businesses. 
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to consider

to regard someone or something in a certain way

Ex: They consider it a tradition to celebrate Thanksgiving together. 
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to connect

to establish a logical or causal relationship between ideas, events, or concepts

Ex: The detective was able to connect the seemingly unrelated clues, solving the mystery. 
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Latvia
Latvia
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe, bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and the Baltic Sea to the west

Ex: Latvia is known for its vast forests and scenic coastline. 
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Germany
Germany
[noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: Oktoberfest is a famous festival celebrated in Germany. 
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Finland
Finland
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe bordered by Norway, Sweden, and Russia

Ex: Finland is famous for its stunning Northern Lights during the winter. 
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Russia
Russia
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ex: Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning across eleven time zones and a diverse range of climates. 
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to show
to show
[Verb]

to make something like a quality, characteristic, or emotion apparent

Ex: He showed interest in learning about different cultures 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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occasion
occasion
[noun]

the time at which a particular event happens

Ex: On the occasion of her 50th birthday, she threw a grand party. 
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