Pastry Recipes

"I enjoy creating special dishes for my family and friends," writes Lupie Molinar from Tucson, Arizona. "Although I don't make...

This cinnamon bites recipe is the perfect breakfast treat with a sweet, crispy coating.—Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois

These spudnut doughnuts have been popular in the U.S. since the 1940s. Make them as directed or check out the...

It doesn't take long for a platter of these buttermilk doughnuts to vanish. Our grandkids go for them in a...

Fresh apple, canned pineapple and plump raisins combine in this fun turnover from field editor Carolyn Kyzer of Alexander, Arkansas....

Family and friends are in for a treat when you serve them these luscious eclairs. No one can even tell...

This is one of my all-time favorite appetizers. Fast and easy, the golden bites are always a huge hit. I...

Also spelled "kolachkes", these sweet yeast buns have both Polish and Czech roots. They are usually filled with poppy seeds,...

A layer of blueberries is the sweet surprise hidden inside this pretty pastry. The recipe comes from our Test Kitchen...

This traditional yeast bread wonderfully reflects my Scandinavian heritage. Flaky layers of tender dough are flavored with almond paste. The...

This tender almond croissant recipe is a little lighter than others I've tried. A close friend of mine serves these...

This dough should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours. I often prepare it the night before and bake the...

As a special treat in winter, my parents would make a double batch of these doughnuts to welcome us six...

Try this homemade long john doughnut recipe. These long john doughnuts taste as if they were just purchased from your...

Kids love making these tasty treats for Sunday breakfast. While baking, the marshmallows melt and blend with the cinnamon-sugar.

I've been cooking for years, and baklava remains a favorite. Most folks find one piece of this rich dessert very...

My college roommate gave me this recipe, which I lightened up a little. You can try other pudding flavors, but...

There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've...

The rich-tasting filling of this appetizer is made with mozzarella and ricotta cheese, then baked between buttery layered dough.—Jean L....

These quick and easy turnovers are a favorite with my wife, who says they are delicious and melt in your...

Turnovers don't have to be time-consuming when you use prepared pie pastry and fruit preserves. These oven-fresh goodies are just...

Making these doughnuts has long been a custom in my French Canadian family. I remember helping with these tender treats...

My mother and I used to make several batches of these butternut squash doughnuts at a time. They're not only...

"I love these tasty little turnovers hot or cold," writes Joanne Migliozzi-Beers from Mesquite, Nevada. "They're great for parties or...

Robert Ryan of Newton, Iowa is known for these pretty sweet treats. "My family and co-workers love them," he says.

You can make these attractive appetizers in a jiffy with refrigerated crescent roll dough. The tasty little spirals disappear fast...

In Queensburg, New York, Diane Terry relies on a nicely spiced combination of ingredients to prepare these delicious doughnuts. They're...

Crispy, handheld and ready in under 30 minutes, these pizza turnovers are the ultimate cheat code for a night in.

They'll remember these crispy home-baked pastries long after they've licked the last bit of cinnamon-sugar off their fingers! Great with...