In the world of tarts, quiches and pies, choosing the right pastry is the first step to a successful recipe. Shortcrust and puff pastry, with their distinct textures and uses, are two essential ...

There is an old cooks' saying that people with cold hands are good at making pastry. Shortcrust, puff pastry and their relatives need to be kept cool for best results. This means chilling the ...

There is an easy way to bake gloriously puffy, flaky pastry with minimal effort – and we're about to show you how. True puff pastry is one kitchen challenge that sends people (even chefs ...