This document defines and describes different types of pastry. It explains that pastry is made from a mixture of flour, fat, eggs, and sugar. The main types of pastry discussed are short crust, puff pastry, choux pastry, and phyllo. Short crust is a basic pastry made with flour, fat, salt, and water. Puff pastry has many thin layers that cause it to rise in the oven. Choux pastry is often filled with cream or savory fillings. Phyllo pastry involves thin, stretched out layers that are wrapped around a filling.