A Dozen Pastry Recipes For National Pastry Day

Starting things off with this down-to-basics recipe for sweet dough. You can make this and eat it alone as sweet bread, or you can flavor it up as you see fit with your favorite fruits and/or spices!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/VFtR7e

This is one of the simplest recipes you'll find for Monkey Bread. Sometimes called "Bubble Bread" or "Pull Apart Bread," this sticky sweet bread will peel apart, melt in your mouth, and have everyone who tries it overflowing with the "mmmmm"s!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/RieCDP

As described by the creator: These are "warm, crisp, and sweet. A perfect fall treat!" These apple fritters are truly amazing. Although it is likely not good for my diet: I like to melt just a little bit of butter on top of mine right before eating! DELICIOUS!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/gBV17a

If you are an apple fan you absolutely must try these! They only take about 25 minutes to make and about 45 minutes to bake. Perfect when serving a brunch or just when in need of a special snack!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/Cbs5oB

If you like your pastries fruity then these are for you. As a bonus they happen to be gluten-free! If you don't like/want raspberry then you can always substitute with your fruit jam/preserves of choice. Just remember to choose a "gluten free" one if that is a concern for you! (some jams use glycose syrup, or other additives, that keep them from being gluten free)

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/t1TkIQ

Gooey, sweet and so good you'll probably want to double the recipe! They make a perfect companion to a nice cup of coffee, and are even good when reheated in the microwave (at least in my opinion). These rolls are seriously rockin'!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/LJgRYF

These tasty deep fried pastries are traditionally filled with raisins, and are topped with powdered sugar. You could instead top them with berry filling if that is more you. Either way these will be a welcome addition to your arsenal of baked goods!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/axdDX2

For the chocolate lovers among us: These light and flaky french-style croissants are stuffed full of delicious chocolate. They won't last long after you put them out, and everyone will be rushing to get the last one!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/g96XUW

These are the closest thing to Cinnabon without going out and buying Cinnabon! You're friends will never believe these were homemade and not right from the store. Whether or not you correct them... that is up to you.

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/SI7MHx

This fantastic pastry is an almond flavored delight. Prep and bake, then ice as you see fit and top with fresh almonds. Finally, cut into bars and serve. These make a great companion to a cup of hot cocoa!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/33Pl7t

For the cinnamon-sugar people out there, these will make your tastebuds dance! Crispy, flaky, buttery, cinnamon-sugary... let's just go with delicious. Recipe is enough to make 2 dozen, so be sure to have enough mouths! Although, you're grown and if you want churros for breakfast, lunch AND dinner: then that's what I'll have... I mean "you'll" have!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/jLYM3U

When you have extra cake-mix around these are a fantastic way to make use of it. If you've ever thought to yourself "What if you made cinnamon rolls out of cake?" then these are right up your alley. Drizzle or slather them with your favorite glaze as you see fit!

Recipe:
https://goo.gl/zvGX00