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Now that you’re familiar with the feel of our basic pastry dough, you’re ready to move on to a batch of classic croissants. This time-intensive task, which involves a lot of butter, requires consistency and precision at every stage. Thankfully, our recipe is foolproof, irresistible and includes step-by-step instructions. The end product looks (and tastes!) so much like a bakery-bought treat, no one will believe you made it yourself, from scratch.

These Chouquettes (French Sugar Puffs) are Choux Pastry Buns topped with Pearl Sugar. A delicious treat for afternoon tea or a party!

Baking a recipe from scratch can warm you from the inside out, especially when the days feel long and challenging. In those moments when you need a pick-me-up, nothing quite hits the spot like something fresh from the oven. If you head to the kitchen for a self-care baking session and realize the pantry is quite empty, don’t worry! Even when you’re low on essential ingredients, you can bake something delicious and satisfying.

Transport yourself to a Parisian dream with this exquisite Paris-Brest creation. Served on vintage porcelain, it's a taste of French sophistication. Bon appétit! 🥂🗼 #ParisianIndulgence #PastryArtistry #FoodPorn #Dessert #Photography

Warm, golden pastries fresh from the oven could soon be yours. Learn how to make pain au chocolat from scratch with Edd Kimber’s step-by-step recipe. Start the recipe a day or two ahead, for perfect lamination results. Known as @theboywhobakes, Edd’s childhood passion for baking led him to enter – and win – the first series of The Great British Bake Off. He has since become a popular food writer, blogger and TV personality, and is the author of four cookbooks on baking.

5 ways to order a pastry in French for your next visit to Paris. Plus French vocabulary to order like a local.

A step-by-step guide to making pâte à choux, a classical French dough used to make a variety of pastries using only 6 simple ingredients.