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Franzbrotchen (German Cinnamon Sugar Rolls)

May 14 by Anita 1 Comment

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 same time. I’d never heard of them until recently and now I’m making up for lost time by trying to make them myself! French laminated dough used for croissants, […]...

Filed Under: Pastry, Recipes Tagged With: croissant pastry, franzbrotchen, german baking, german sugar rolls, pastry, rolls

Fruit Jam and Almond Tart

Sep 12 by Anita 2 Comments

Nothing like a fruit jam and almond tart to celebrate fall. We’re full on in stone fruit season, and it’s a constant struggle between using all the fruit from the market to try out new recipes, and just eating the fruit straight. Now that Isabelle’s officially a kindergartner, I don’t have the time for elaborate […]...

Filed Under: Fruit, Recipes, Tarts Tagged With: berry, jam, jamnation, nectarine, pastry, summer, tart

Hong Kong: New Takes on Old Favorites

Feb 5 by Anita 4 Comments

One of my favorite things about Hong Kong is that it never stops changing. Its restless energy vibrates throughout the city an unceasing hum of roaring trains, flickering neon, and ardent conversations,  leaving gleaming new skyscrapers, restaurants, and amusements in its glittering wake. While I love re-visiting old favorites, I also love making new discoveries, […]...

Filed Under: Asia, Travel Tagged With: afternoon tea, asia, dim sum, hong kong, ice cream, pastry, patisseries, travel

Happy Summer: Berry Tart with Cheesecake Pastry Cream

Jun 15 by Anita 7 Comments

Happy almost summer! I took my summer vacation a little early and just got back from a gorgeous week-long cruise to Alaska. I can’t wait to share with you all, but before I do that I wanted to post the last thing I made before I left on my trip: this berry tart with cheesecake […]...

Filed Under: Custards, Fruit, Pastry, Recipes, Tarts Tagged With: berry, cheesecake, pastry, pastry cream, summer, tart

{Sweet San Francisco}: Choux Bakery

Mar 28 by Anita 1 Comment

Schedule Happy weekend! Time for another sweet recommendation in San Francisco. The current golden age for bakeries in the town shows no signs of ending, to my sweet tooth’s delight. My latest discovery is this very small, but very sweet little shop dedicated to one of my favorite French pastries, the cream puff....

Filed Under: San Francisco, Sweet Spots, Sweet Spots, Travel Tagged With: bakery, choux, cream puff, french, pastry, recommendations, san francisco, sweet san francisco, sweet spots

Chinese Sugar Egg Puffs (Sai Yong): Easiest Donuts Ever

Feb 18 by Anita 44 Comments

  It’s been a non-stop parade of celebrations these couple of weeks. First Valentine’s Day, then Isabelle turned 25 months (I know, once babies turn 2 you don’t really do the month thing anymore, but it’s still a milestone), we celebrated 4 years since we adopted Snickers (I need to do a post on that […]...

Filed Under: Pastry, Recipes Tagged With: asian, beignet, chinese, chinese baking, donut, pastry, sai yong, sugar egg puff

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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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