Pastry Temple

Join the cult of the croissant! This highly giftable pastry cookbook pushes the envelope of the familiar, expertly guiding you through intimidating-sounding recipes step by step, with plenty of process shots and clear, unambiguous language. Perfect for the moderately experienced home baker looking for inspo—Great British Bake Off hopefuls and armchair enthusiast types—Pastry Temple is like having Seattle's Alison Roman (Sweet Enough) swooping in to demystify those Instagram-worthy pastries that may have felt too challenging to attempt. Includes plenty of trendy flavour combos with both savoury and not-too-sweet bakes such as:Chinese Five-Spice Kouign AmannGochujang and Scallion BabkaHarissa-Sweet Potato Rosette Tart with FetaCheesy Blistered Tomato CroissantBut don’t worry, she’s got sweet tooths covered too!Poached Quince Tarte TatinCreme Brulee DonutSumac-Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant