Love bakery-style treats? This ultimate French baking recipe collection features crusty French bread rolls, crispy baguettes, soft bread loaves, buttery croissants, cannoli cookies, blueberry cream cheese puff pastry, vanilla custard cream squares, and crescent cheese danishes. Perfect for home bakers, weekend baking, and anyone who loves European-style pastries, these recipes bring bakery-quality results right to your kitchen. Save this pin for baking inspiration, pastry recipes, and irresistible homemade desserts!
👉🏻Cannoli Cookies
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (115g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g) (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup ricotta cheese, well-drained (120g)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (30g)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (85g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Don’t overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough and roll into smooth balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
- Place dough balls on prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your palm or glass bottom. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before filling.
- In a medium bowl, mix drained ricotta, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of filling on the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing gently to sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
- Refrigerate filled cookies for 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
👉🏻 Blueberry Cream Cheese Puff Pastry
INGREDIENTS
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll out puff pastry to smooth the folds. Cut into 4 to 6 rectangles.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle. Top with blueberries.
- Fold over the pastry or shape as desired. Press edges to seal or braid.
- Brush the top with egg wash for that golden finish.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar and serving warm.
👉🏻 Crusty French Bread Rolls
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast one packet
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a round roll and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Before baking, use a sharp knife to make a few shallow slashes on the tops of the rolls for decorative purposes and to help them expand while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
👉🏻 Crispy French Baguette
INGREDIENTS
For the Dough
- 3 1/4 cups 400g all-purpose flour (bread flour works too for extra chew)
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp instant yeast or active dry yeast, proofed in warm water
- 1 1/4 cups 300ml lukewarm water
Optional - Cornmeal or semolina flour for dusting
- Olive oil for coating during resting adds a slight flavor depth
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. If using instant yeast, add it directly; if using active dry yeast, dissolve it in warm water and let sit for 5 minutes before adding. Gradually mix in water with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. This dough should feel soft and tacky but not overly sticky. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic
