Pastry

Tips for perfect homemade pastry

And what goes into pastry matters. A lot. I've been Jamie's head pastry chef for years, and below are my top tips for perfect pastry, but a general note is to buy the best ingredients you can afford. Always try to use organic unsalted butter and avoid margarines – butter is king for flavour and colour – and only ever use unbleached good-quality flour. For the eggs and milk, try to use organic because the colour is superior and the flavour is second to none. Finally, fine sea salt is best for pastry making because the smaller grains incorporate into the dough better.

How to make perfect puff pastry

Use this brilliant step-by-step guide for puff pastry, and add the crowning touch to your pies, puds and sausage rolls.