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The first recorded pastry-making was found in ancient Egypt! Egyptians made honey-sweetened desserts by combining ground wheat with honey, dates, and nuts. They discovered that by adding dried yeast to flour and water, their baked goods would puff up and become lighter.

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100 CE: Roman Empire's Pastry Innovation

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100 CE: Roman Empire's Pastry Innovation

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Romans improved pastry-making by developing early versions of the flour-and-water paste that would become pastry dough. They created 'placenta' (not the medical term!), a layered cheese pastry that was an ancestor of modern cheesecake.

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The Greeks developed one of the earliest forms of pastry called 'plakous' - a sweet layered pastry with honey and nuts. They also created the first cheesecake-like desserts! Greek bakers were highly respected in society.

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During the Middle Ages, European bakers created sturdy pastry crusts called 'coffins' that were more like containers than food. These eventually evolved into the flaky pie crusts we know today. The first guild of pastry chefs was established in Paris!

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The Renaissance brought huge changes to pastry-making! Catherine de Medici's chefs introduced Italian pastry techniques to France. This period saw the invention of choux pastry, used in cream puffs and eclairs.

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Legend says that croissants were invented in Vienna, Austria, during the Ottoman Empire's siege of the city. Bakers working through the night heard the Turks tunneling under the city and alerted the army. The crescent-shaped pastry was created to celebrate the victory!

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The Victorian era brought us many beloved pastries we still enjoy today. This period saw the creation of Danish pastries, Napoleon cake, and improved versions of puff pastry. The invention of baking powder in 1843 revolutionized pastry making!

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The early 20th century saw the first mass-produced pastries. Companies like Drake's and Hostess began making packaged pastries that could be shipped across the country. This made pastries more accessible to everyone!

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After World War II, home baking became very popular. Betty Crocker released their first cake mixes, and frozen pastries appeared in supermarkets. This era saw the rise of American-style donuts and coffee shops serving pastries.

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2000s to Present: Global Fusion Pastries

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2000s to Present: Global Fusion Pastries

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Modern pastry making combines traditional techniques with exciting new flavors and innovations. Cronuts (croissant-donuts), Japanese cream puffs, and other fusion pastries have become popular worldwide. Social media has helped spread new pastry trends globally!