14 Pastry Recipes to Hone Your Baking Skills

Making pastries can be one of the most daunting kitchen projects for novice bakers. For some pastries, like croissants, this reputation is justified—especially if you’re inexperienced and working from a recipe that skimps on details. Luckily, there are whole categories of pastry recipes that are relatively easy: choux pastries all start from a simple base; phyllo-based recipes don’t even require that you make a dough. Below, we’ve compiled a balanced selection of pastry recipes, ranging from savory to sweet, easy to advanced. Regardless of your skill level or the difficulty of the pastry project, we provide ample guidance and detail to ensure your success.