Pastry Love - A Baker's Journal of Favorite Recipes

A must-have baking bible from the James Beard award-winning baker and owner of the beloved Flour bakeries in Boston.

James Beard award–winning baker Joanne Chang is best known around the country for her eight acclaimed Flour bakeries in Boston. Chang has published two books based on the offerings at Flour, such as her famous sticky buns, but Pastry Love is her most personal and comprehensive baking cookbook yet. It includes 125 dessert recipes for many things she could never serve in the setting of a bakery—for example, items that are best served warm or with whipped cream on top. Nothing makes Chang happier than baking and sharing treats with others, and that passion comes through in every recipe, such as Strawberry Slab Pie, Mocha Chip Cookies, and Malted Chocolate Cake. The recipes start off easy such as Lemon Sugar Cookies and build up to showstoppers like Passion Fruit Crepe Cake, making this a treasured guide for all home bakers. The book also includes master lessons and essential baking techniques for making pastry cream, lemon curd, puff pastry, and more, all of which make this book a must-have for beginners and expert home bakers alike.

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Master the art of pastry with Joanne Chang’s personal collection of recipes:

125 Foolproof Recipes: From simple Lemon Sugar Cookies to an impressive Passion Fruit Crepe Cake, discover desserts for every occasion—many of which have never been served at Flour. Step-by-Step Master Lessons: Confidently tackle pastry cream, lemon curd, and even puff pastry with Joanne’s clear, detailed instructions for foundational pastry skills. Baking for Every Skill Level: Whether you’re a first-time baker or a seasoned expert, find recipes that build your confidence and expand your repertoire. Cakes, Pies, Cookies & More: Explore chapters packed with breakfast pastries, afternoon pick-me-ups, easy pies, and showstopping cakes like the beloved Malted Chocolate Cake.