What is "flaky dough" and when is it used?

Answer by  JenniferLW (81)

Flaky dough is a type of dough that when baked easily flakes with a ford. Flaky dough is typically used when making fruit pies and other pastries.

Answer by  Marko67 (108)

Flaky dough has high oil content and is rather dry, when baked it is very brittle and crispy. Flaky dough is mostly used for puff pastries, strudels and pies.