Pastry Temple - Christina Wood

Make out-of-this-world, showstopping bakes by perfecting the Three Pillars of Pastry (brioche, puff pastry, and croissant) with the steady hand of a self-taught baker as your guide.

In this pastry cookbook, you'll find 30+ innovative, sweet and savory recipes crafted by the highly sought-after Temple Pastries bakery.

Author Christina Wood—self-taught home baker turned owner and benevolent leader of Temple Pastries—swoops in to demystify those intimidating, picture-perfect pastries that may have felt too challenging to attempt. Ideal for experienced home bakers, you'll find step by step guidance in clear, unambiguous language; detailed timelines for planning your day; and plenty of process shots to bestow necessary confidence.

Includes savory and not-too-sweet flavors such as: Chinese five-spice kouign amann, gochujang babka, harissa-sweet potato rosette tart with feta, cheesy blistered tomato croissant.

Sweet tooths are covered too! Poached quince tarte tatin, creme brulee donut, sumac-roasted strawberry cheesecake croissant. We know you've already mastered cakes and cookies. Now take your skills to the next level with these three mouthwatering pillars of pastry!