This store requires javascript to be enabled for some features to work correctly.

  • proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated

  • store hours: m-f 10-5:30. sat 10-5. sun 11-4. {closed on stat holidays}

  • call us at 250.933.1800

  • free in-store pickup in as little as 1hr

  • free regular ground shipping within Canada on all orders over $250. use code “freemcbship”

  • shop us in person at 1-6332 metral drive, nanaimo

  • Announce something here

  • Announce something here

Pastry Temple: Baking with Inspired Flavors (A Pastry Cookbook for Croissant, Brioche, and Puff Pastry) - Christina Wood

  • $33.95
  • $0.00

Selling fast  - 1 left

Make out-of-this-world, showstopping bakes by perfecting the Three Pillars of Pastry (brioche, puff pastry, and croissant) with the steady hand of a self-taught baker as your guide.

In this pastry cookbook, you'll find 30+ innovative, sweet and savory recipes crafted by the highly sought-after Temple Pastries bakery.


JOIN THE CULT OF THE CROISSANT! In this creative pastry cookbook, master three foundational dough recipes: brioche, puff pastry, and croissant. Then build confidence with 30+ recipes that bring those bakes to life in all their mouthwatering glory. 

Author Christina Wood—self-taught home baker turned owner and benevolent leader of Temple Pastries—swoops in to demystify those intimidating, picture-perfect pastries that may have felt too challenging to attempt. Ideal for experienced home bakers, you'll find step by step guidance in clear, unambiguous language; detailed timelines for planning your day; and plenty of process shots to bestow necessary confidence.

Includes savory and not-too-sweet flavors such as:

  • Chinese Five-Spice Kouign Amann
  • Gochujang Babka
  • Harissa-Sweet Potato Rosette Tart with Feta
  • Cheesy Blistered Tomato Croissant


Sweet tooths are covered too!

  • Poached Quince Tarte Tatin
  • Creme Brulee Donut
  • Sumac-Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Croissant


We know you've already mastered cakes and cookies. Now take your skills to the next level with these three mouthwatering pillars of pastry!

shop with confidence