What can you make with pastry?

Pastry is incredibly versatile! You can make a huge variety of sweet and savory treats, from classic to unique. Here are some examples:

Sweet:

* Pies: Apple pie, cherry pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, etc.

* Tarts: Fruit tarts, custard tarts, chocolate tarts, lemon tarts, etc.

* Pastries: Croissants, pain au chocolat, danishes, puff pastry, turnovers, etc.

* Cookies: Shortbread, biscotti, Linzer cookies, etc.

* Cakes: Some cake recipes incorporate pastry dough, like a streusel topping.

* Other sweet treats: Galette, strudel, hand pies, empanadas (sweet versions), etc.

Savory:

* Pies: Shepherd's pie, chicken pot pie, pot pies with various fillings, etc.

* Tarts: Quiches, savory tarts with cheese and vegetables, etc.

* Pastries: Puff pastry can be used for savory snacks like savory turnovers, vol-au-vents, etc.

* Empanadas: Filled with meat, cheese, vegetables, etc.

* Other savory treats: Pastry can be used to make breadsticks, pizza crusts, savory hand pies, etc.

General Tips:

* Types of pastry: Different pastry types have different properties. Puff pastry is light and flaky, while shortcrust pastry is crumbly and buttery. Choose the right type for your recipe.

* Fillings: Use your imagination! There are endless possibilities for fillings, both sweet and savory.

* Presentation: Pastries can be decorated in many ways, with icing, fruit, nuts, or even edible flowers.

Let me know if you want more specific ideas based on a particular pastry type or filling. I'm happy to help!