Breads, pastries, cakes, and various baked goods have been raising spirits and clearing gloom ever since ovens were invented. There's no situation too big or too small for one to indulge in a delicious pastry. No major celebration in life can be passed without cake marking the occasion, and few bad moods cannot be temporarily cured by several mouthfuls of a freshly baked bread.
No matter where you travel in the world, you're bound to come across that particular country's signature pastry. From France's chou ร la crรจme to Italy's delightful cannoli, these tasty international pastries boast histories as fascinating as they are delicious.
Here are our favorite baked goods from around the world. The classics, the mainstays, the slices that have conquered bakery menus and the hearts of diners everywhere. Ready to go on a baked culinary adventure across the globe? Feast your eyes as we take you on a tour of some of the world's most iconic baked products. How many of them have you actually tried?
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