Definitions
- A baked dish consisting of a sweet or savory filling, typically enclosed in pastry and baked until golden brown. - A dessert made with fruit, custard, or meat and vegetables, baked in a pastry crust. - A dish that is usually round and has a pastry base and a pastry covering.
- A dough of flour, shortening, and water, used as a base and covering in baked dishes such as pies and tarts. - A sweet baked good made from pastry dough, such as croissants, danishes, and turnovers. - A type of food made from flour, fat, and water, such as puff pastry or filo pastry.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the use of pastry dough.
- 2Both can be sweet or savory.
- 3Both are baked dishes.
- 4Both can have a variety of fillings.
- 5Both are popular in many cultures around the world.
What is the difference?
- 1Structure: Pie is a dish that has a pastry base and a pastry covering, while pastry is a type of dough used as a base and covering for baked dishes.
- 2Filling: Pie typically has a filling that is baked inside the pastry, while pastry can have a variety of fillings, both sweet and savory.
- 3Size: Pie is usually a larger dish that can serve several people, while pastry is often smaller and served as an individual portion.
- 4Texture: Pie has a thicker and more substantial texture due to the filling, while pastry is often flakier and lighter in texture.
- 5Usage: Pie is often associated with traditional dishes and holidays, while pastry is used in a wider range of baked goods, including breakfast pastries and appetizers.
Remember this!
Pie and pastry are both baked dishes that use pastry dough. However, the difference between pie and pastry is their structure, filling, size, texture, and usage. A pie is a dish that has a pastry base and covering with a filling baked inside, while pastry is a type of dough used as a base and covering for baked dishes, including sweet and savory options. Pies are often associated with traditional dishes and holidays, while pastries are used in a wider range of baked goods.
