Whether attempting the elusive perfect tart crust or the ever-vexing handmade puff pastry, making from-scratch pastry is the baker's pinnacle of achievement—and arguably the most challenging of all skills. Using crystal-clear instructions, step-by-step photography, and fail-proof weight measurements for ingredients, Richard Bertinet teaches bakers of all abilities how to make the four different types of pastry—savory, sweet, puff, and choux—and shares 50 rustic, mouthwatering recipes.