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Apr 25

French Toast Cinnamon Buns

These French toast cinnamon buns are a delicious mashup of some of my favorite baked treats: French toast, cinnamon rolls, and milk bread. They are as … Read More...

Feb 16

Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Hazelnut Cake

Chocolate and hazelnut is one of my favorite baking flavor combinations, and this Ferrero Rocher-inspired chocolate hazelnut cake has become one of my … Read More...

Jan 26

Yuzu Cheesecake

This yuzu cheesecake is a beautiful way to celebrate this winter citrus. It take the traditional cheesecake and tops it with a silky smooth, tangy … Read More...

May 14

Franzbrotchen (German Cinnamon Sugar Rolls)

Franzbrötchen are delightful German pastry that are a sort of cross between croissant and cinnamon roll, a mix of flaky, chewy, crisp, and rich at the … Read More...

Apr 6

Yuzu Chiffon Layer Cake

This yuzu chiffon layer cake is a perfect sunshiny ode to spring. I created it as a spin on the classic whipped cream cakes seen in Chinese bakeries, … Read More...

Feb 26

Sumikko Gurashi Rainbow Cake

Sumikko Gurashi Rainbow Cake

This Sumikko Gurashi birthday cake was requested by my daughter Isabelle for her 11th birthday. I didn't plan on making this a post, so there aren't a … Read More...

Mar 10

Fancy Mini Tourtières (French-Canadian Meat Pies)

These fancy mini tourtières are perfect for the wintry, rainy, blustery weather we're still having. Don't be misled by their name or elaborate … Read More...

Dec 9

Holiday Pinwheel Cookies

Pinwheel Cookies Overhead

These holiday pinwheel cookies have become my daughter Isabelle's favorite new way to celebrate the season. We made these cookies over the weekend, … Read More...

Sep 30

Honey Cheesecake with Fall Fruit

Honey Cheesecake Overhead

Hello dear readers and happy fall! This honey cheesecake piled high with some of my favorite fruits of the season is my way of saying farewell fo … Read More...

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about pastrygirl

Anita Chu, also known as pastrygirl, is a baker, writer, and photographer with a passion for pastry. She trained at Tante Marie's Cooking School and is the author of Field Guide to Cookies, Field Guide to Candy, and Lollipop Love. Anita lives in San Francisco with her husband, daughter, and dog Max. More about pastrygirl

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