Dreaming of pastries
They enchant our mornings and make for delightful little moments—pastries always please with their soft, satisfying crunch and their mouth-watering fillings. Here are some stories about their origins.
What is a Danish? It is a pastry that was created in Austria before it was introduced to Denmark and became a country specialty. It’s made with a leavened puff pastry, rolled onto itself, and filled with apples, grapes, lemon or any other sweet ingredient in its centre.
Where does the scone come from? Of Scottish origin, this pastry is particularly renowned in Anglo-Saxon countries. It is usually prepared with wheat flour and can be glazed with butter. Typically, scones are accompanied by butter, jam or fresh fruit. They’re the ideal tea time pairing, but they also make a delicious snack.
Pain au chocolat or chocolatine? Both are correct, yet it all depends on where you are! In France, for example, one would be more inclined to use the term “pain au chocolat,” except in the southwest of the country, where “chocolatine” is more widespread. In Quebec, this term is also more common. Regardless of what you call it, though, it’s always the same pastry!