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Thanks for stopping by! Drop me a comment or suggestion for a new trend, recipe, curiosity, etc. to test and try.

 

Hi! My name is Hali.

I'm a French-trained baker who loves sharing accessible, clear, and delicious recipes that take your home baking to the next level!

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My “homework” when traveling is to visit pastr My “homework” when traveling is to visit pastry shops and bakeries. I always gain inspiration about techniques and trends outside of the US. Plus, I like eating pastries 🥰

Featuring: 
RAU Patisserie, Kyoto
Amam Dacotan
Sadaharu Aoki
Johann Cheesecake
Truffle Bakery

Places on my list that I didn’t make it to:
Tamakitei, Kyoto
Hitsuji Doughnuts, Kyoto
koé donuts, Kyoto
Le bac à Sable, Kyoto
Eight, Kyoto
TOLO Coffee and Bakery, Tokyo
Pain des Philosophes, Tokyo
Boulangerie Seiji Asakura, Tokyo 

#bakestagram #pastrylovers #pastryshop #tokyobakery
Recently made 40+ tarts so thought I’d share a l Recently made 40+ tarts so thought I’d share a little guide to get a beautifully lined tart shell 

🥧 tart guide and recipe for an easy pâte sucrée recipe is in my profile link!

#patesucree #tartshell #pastryschool #bakestagram #bakingtips
If you’re aiming for the perfect honeycomb crois If you’re aiming for the perfect honeycomb croissant crumb, mastering proofing is key. Here’s how to tell if your croissants were over or under proofed, so you can learn and adjust for the next batch 

🥐 Full croissant proofing guide in my profile link! 

#croissants #bakingtips #homemadecroissants
I always go by visual and tactile signs to tell if I always go by visual and tactile signs to tell if my croissants are proofed, never by time because it can vary so much depending on the formula, temperature, and humidity. 

🥐 Complete proofing guide is in my profile link!

#croissants #proofing #bakestagram #bakingtips #pastryschool
Nothing is more humbling than time stamping your v Nothing is more humbling than time stamping your video and realizing how fast you actually are 

@palomacoffeebakery 

#bakingreels #stagiaire #bakerylife #pastrylovers #croissants
My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is always My favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is always the bread 🙂‍↕️

🍞all recipes are in my profile link!

#thanksgivingdinner #breadlovers #breadrolls #bakinginspo #recipeshare
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