PJD
Active Member
Hello one and all!
I'm a relatively new but enthusiastic baker (just baking at home for the fun of it, without any aspirations to turn professional), and I find that I'm really enjoying baking pastry. It has been fascinating to learn all about the different types of pastry from a basic shortcrust to choux, to croissants or a hot water pastry for pork pies. I would love to find a really good, comprehensive guide to the art of pastry-making. Can anybody tell me whether there are any classics in this area, and does anyone have any favourites that they can suggest?
Many thanks for your help!
I'm a relatively new but enthusiastic baker (just baking at home for the fun of it, without any aspirations to turn professional), and I find that I'm really enjoying baking pastry. It has been fascinating to learn all about the different types of pastry from a basic shortcrust to choux, to croissants or a hot water pastry for pork pies. I would love to find a really good, comprehensive guide to the art of pastry-making. Can anybody tell me whether there are any classics in this area, and does anyone have any favourites that they can suggest?
Many thanks for your help!