Hi, I'm Marie Roffey - the baker, photographer, author, and flavour tinkerer behind The Buttery Crust.
Welcome to my pastry playground in this little corner of the internet, where I share my love of pastries in all their flaky, golden, and buttery glory. I created TBC because I believe pastries shouldn't feel intimidating - they should be fun, approachable, and totally doable at home.
I'm not a trained chef, I'm a self-taught baker and I develop all my recipes with the home baker in mind. I do all the research for you, mastering techniques, learning the nerdy facts so I can pass on to you the easiest and best way to make pastries at home.
Whether you're brand new to baking or already confident in the kitchen, anyone can master pastry with the right tips and tricks. You'll find everything here, from the classics - think buttery Danish pastries, cream-filled éclairs, and fruit-packed tarts - to playful flavour twists.
And because I know pastry can sometimes feel technical, I break down my recipes into easy-to-follow steps and include all my little secrets I've learned along the way. Some posts get into the nitty-gritty details (perfect for pastry nerds like me!) but don't worry, there's a handy "jump to recipe" button at the top of every post if you're eager to get baking. My only advice? Give the recipe a quick skim before you get started so there are no surprises mid-roll.
For me, pastry is the perfect mix of creativity and comfort. It's a canvas for playing with flavours - sweet, savoury, classic or a little adventurous - and it always brings a touch of joy to the table. After all, who doesn't love a pastry?