id you know that poppy seeds, those little black dots that like to hide between your teeth, are packed with minerals? Apparently they are a great source of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium!

runus cerasus, AKA sour cherry is thought to have originated as a natural hybrid between sweet cherry and dwarf cherry in the Persian Plateau or Eastern Europe, where the two species come into contact.

pple strudel is a traditional Viennese pastry, popular in Austria and all the other countries of former Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. The word strudel means “swirl” in German because it is made so that phyllo dough is rolled around the filling.]]> https://pastry-maestra.local/bars-and-squares/baklava/ Mon, 03 Aug 2015 21:15:18 +0000 https://pastry-maestra.local/?p=5210 B

aklava is a sweet pastry made of several layers of phyllo dough and chopped nuts, soaked in sugar syrup. The exact origin of baklava isn’t determined precisely, although almost every Middle Eastern country claims this delightful treat.]]> https://pastry-maestra.local/doughs-and-batters/how-to-make-phyllo-filo-or-fillo-dough-from-scratch/ Fri, 05 Jun 2015 21:45:51 +0000 https://pastry-maestra.local/?p=4679 T

his dough has so many names, and if you look at the main ingredients – flour, salt and water – someone might think it is simple to make it, but don't jump to conclusions until you take your shot! For this puppy, you will need a large table, steady hands, and loads of patience, but I can assure you, the reward will be tremendous! Thin, soft and crispy at the same time, buttery melt-in-your-mouth wrap around basically any filling you like – and the extra bonus is that you can use this dough for sweet and savory snacks! Lovely, isn't it?