Discover the world of vegan puff pastries. Learn to bake your own delicious croissants, pain au chocolat, apple strudel, and much more. Taught by vegan chef Diana Kronenberg.

Part 1: The Basics of Puff Pastry

Dive into the basics of puff pastry baking and learn about the crucial important elements you need to get right

What you will learn:

• The difference between German, French, and Dutch puff pastry
• Why temperature is crucially important (and how to keep your dough cool enough) 
• Why you should use a flour with a high-protein content
• What makes a phyllo dough special and how to easily fix a common problem 
• How to replace traditional butter with a vegan alternative (and what to watch out for)
• How to make your own vegan butter from scratch

Part 2: Strudel Dough

Learn to prepare the delicate Strudel dough and create your own delicious apple strudel topped with vanilla sauce.

What you will learn:

• How to prepare the basic strudel dough that you can use for both sweet and savory strudels
• How to create an incredibly thin yet elastic strudel dough by using a simple yet super effective rolling technique
• Why a simple kitchen towel or bed linen might be the most important tool for getting the perfect strudel
• How to prepare and bake the traditional sweet apple strudel topped with a smooth vanilla sauce
• How to make a savory strudel with an aromatic quinoa and sweet potato filling

Part 3: Puff Pastry Dough

Discover how to make a vegan puff pastry dough to bake your own croissants and pain au chocolat.

What you will learn:

• What a butter slab is and why it might be the most crucial element in making an elegant croissant dough
• Discover the invaluable lamination technique that makes croissants so fluffy yet crisp at the same time
• Why it is immensely important to pay attention to timing and temperature - and how to always get these right
• How to fold, shape, roll and bake the perfect croissant and pain au chocolat in your own kitchen

Part 4: Phyllo Dough

Learn to prepare a thin and elastic phyllo dough step by step and bake pistachio-filled baklava that goes perfect with a freshly brewed coffee or tea.

What you will learn:

• How to make a phyllo dough from scratch using nothing but three simple ingredients 
• The right way to roll and shape your phyllo dough to create a stack of perfectly thin layers 
• How to create a sweet and satisfying baklava dessert filled with pistachio nuts and a juicy syrup

Part 5: Blitz Puff Pastry

Short in time? Then this blitz puff pastry is the right thing for you!

What you will learn:

• How to prepare a fast and uncomplicated puff pastry dough that takes less than 1 hour until you can start baking
• Why ice cubes are the secret ingredient to getting your dough to just the right consistency in almost no time
• How to prepare a creamy custard filling that will caramelize beautifully once you bake the pasteis in the oven
• Discover how to make small vanilla-flavored cakes that will complement your next family afternoon perfectly. 
• On top of that, you’ll also learn to create a savory spinach-filled version that you can serve your friends and family during your next dinner