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28 May 2026

Homemade mille-feuille: why your pastry can contain up to 2048 layers of puff pastry

The mille-feuille hides a fascinating mathematical secret: its puff pastry can contain up to 2048 superimposed layers, far from the few tiers visible to the naked eye. This technical feat finally explains why this iconic pastry bears a name that seemed exaggerated. Discover the science hidden behind this classic of French pastry.

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At first glance, the name “mille-feuille” seems exaggerated….

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