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. JOIN THE CULT OF THE CROISSANT! In this creative pastry cookbook, master three foundational dough recipes: brioche, puff pastry, and croissant. Then build confidence with 30+ recipes that bring those bakes to life in all their mouthwatering glory. 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

• Poached Quince Tarte Tatin
• Creme Brulee Donut
• Sumac-Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant

CHRISTINA WOOD has more than 15 years of experience working with pastry. After many years as an accountant, teaching herself how to bake at home ignited a passion for learning pastry techniques, and with it, demystifying the secretive world of pastry professionals. After landing her first professional pastry job in Seattle in 2015, she then branched out on her own in 2018, opening the brick and mortar Temple Pastries in October 2020.