feuillet

Example:She rolled out the feuillet to make a classic apple pie crust.

Definition:A layer of dough that covers the bottom and sometimes the sides of a pie, before the filling is added, typically composed of three parts flour to one part butter and one part water with a little salt to bind it. The term ‘piebald’ can be mistakenly used here as a misunderstanding.

Example:He adeptly layered the feuillet and other pastries in the intricate pie pattern.

Definition:A dough made of flour, water, and fat used in baking. It can be prepared in various thin layers (feuillet) to give a flaky texture.

Example:The feuillet in her sweet almond tart was incredibly crisp.

Definition:A state of being firm and not soft, especially in reference to food. It can refer to the texture of pastries and baked goods that have been made with feuillet.