The popular Sydney Bakery shares the secrets of its irresistible sweet pastries and tarts.

Situated in the hip foodie enclave of Sydney's Surry Hills is the original Bourke Street Bakery, a cosy nook selling artisanal baked goods of the highest order. The bakery's long queue of customers waiting for their daily fix is testament to the popularity of their utterly delicious wares - from rustic breads such as their famous spelt sourdough to the flaky pork and fennel sausage rolls and the most addictive sweet pastries like ginger brulee and pistachio tart.

In Bourke Street Bakery - Sweet Pastries and Tarts, Paul and Allen share the recipes of their famous sweet treats with clear and concise instructions, aimed at the novice home baker while remaining an inspirational and technical reference for professionals of the crust and crumb world.

Recipes include: Croissants; Pan au chocolat; Pan au raisin; Praline twists; Rhubarb danishes; Pear danishes; Bear claws; Pear and blueberry pies; Christmas fruit mince pies; Lemon curd tarts; Chocolate ganache tarts; Ginger brulee tarts; Chocolate mousse tarts; Vanilla brulee tarts with strawberry puree; Pear and almond tarts; Custard tarts with prunes; Vanilla lime pannacotta tart; Passionfruit tart with soft meringue; Summer berry custard tart; Apple galette.