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Description of  Perfectly Pleasing Pastry Recipes: An Illustrated Cookbook of Sweet & Savory Pastry Ideas!

Does cooking with pastry always mean cooking from scratch? No, it doesnt. How can you make pastry recipes that are delicious and still easy to prepare? You can use puff pastry or easy-to-make pastry dough There are as many techniques and recipes for pastry as there are people who make pies, tarts, and other dishes. When experienced cooks have a bazillion different ways to make pastry dough, it can seem like rocket science. But it doesnt have to be. Pastry refers to a specific dough type, such as the dough you use for tarts and pies, but it can also refer to a baked good category, like the cinnamon pastry that you may have for breakfast. There are even regional differences in the way pastry is prepared. Most of the recipes in this cookbook utilize pre-made puff pastry, which comes in sheets. Its easy to use, and you will get consistent results without the hassle of making your own dough. I also have included some recipes where you will prepare the dough as well, but they are simple, and I think youll enjoy the experience. So, lets turn the page and start making your own savory and sweet pastry treats Read more