Pastry Recipes

This cherry turnover recipe is a welcome treat, especially when served warm from the oven. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia

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

When I was a little girl, my grandmother took me aside one day and taught me how to make her...

I received this recipe years ago from my grandmother. She also told me to have fun being creative and experimenting...

My family loves that the kringle is flaky and not too sweet—it just melts in your mouth. This makes a...

This recipe is quick and easy to whip up, and the kids will love it! They are perfect to pack...

My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just...

Give this traditional apple turnover recipe a try. It makes a dessert that's both tender and flaky, with apple pie-like...

This is an Old World recipe derived from my grandmother, who didn't use traditional measuring cups. We figured out this...

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

These quick and easy turnovers are a favorite with my wife, who says they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. —David Baruch, Weston,...

"In our Czech community, these tender pastries are served at weddings and family dinners," shares Mary Pecinovsky of Calmar, Iowa....

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

Lots of people think cream puffs are difficult to make—but I've never had these fail me!
By now, I...

These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...

I first tried these tasty treats at my sister's house and thought they were the best I'd ever had. They're...

"Evelyn" is my mother-in-law, who always keeps some of these terrific flaky twists in her freezer to serve in a...

These cream cheese pastries are baked to flaky perfection and made to shine with a simple egg wash gloss. They...

These crispy treats are like a bread, but more like a cookie! They're a tasty and delicious addition to a...

"Reaction from those who eat them makes them worth the effort!" assures Suzanne McKinley of Lyons, Georgia.

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

This tender, nutty almond pastry is one of my favorite brunch treats. It looks and tastes so special, people won’t...

My mother shared this recipe with me over 30 years ago. Nut horns are especially nice for buffets because they...

If you're bored with the same old appetizers, give this one a try. I serve the little salmon bundles on...

My guests rely on me to come up with yummy starters like these crispy mushroom appetizers made for a New...

Biscuit mix hurries along these nutmeg-spiced buttons and bowknots. They're a fun breakfast treat to enjoy on a snowy morning....

Apples, potatoes, ground pork and seasonings tucked inside flaky golden pastry never fail to win praise from my family at...

For a little extra indulgence, serve these oven-fresh pastries with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Cherry pie filling...

A twist on classic baklava, this recipe adds semisweet chocolate to the nut filling and drizzles even more chocolate on...