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Boulangerie versus pâtisserie

Boulangerie vs pâtisserie · Bread skill versus pastry skill

Bread skill and pastry skill are related but not identical.

Boulangerie and pâtisserie are related but not identical skills. A bakery can make excellent bread and average croissants, or beautiful pastries and mediocre baguettes. Judge each category separately.