Part baking guidebook, part cookbook, I wrote Pastry Foundations to teach basic pastry principles and help you become more creative in the kitchen. In it, we learn about common baking ingredients and their primary functions, as well as tips and tricks for storing and stocking a pantry. We also dive into the five main mixing methods, as I walk you step-by-step through each process, providing helpful hints along the way and six brand new canvas recipes, perfectly suited for your own experimentation. I hope this book is educational and entertaining and sets you on a path towards more empowered home baking.