Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery and Cafe »

Joanne Chang is the chef-owner of Flour Bakery in Boston. She has a degree in applied mathematics and economics from Harvard University and was a pastry chef at Payard Patisserie and Mistral. She lives in Boston.

Christie Matheson is the author or co-author of several books, including Salty Sweets. She lives in Boston and San Francisco.

Keller + Keller are Boston-based food and lifestyle photographers.

Every day, 1,500 Bostonians can't resist buying sweet, simple pleasures such as Homemade Pop-Tarts from an alumna of Harvard with a degree in economics. From Pain au Chocolat and Lemon Raspberry Cake to perfect croissants, Flour Bakery-owner Joanne Chang's repertoire of treats is deep and satisfying. While at Harvard she discovered that nothing made her happier than baking cookies, a path that led her to a sticky bun triumph over Bobby Flay on the Food Network's Throwdown. Featuring more than 100 recipes including Flour favorites such as the Milky Way Tart and Dried Fruit Focaccia plus a baker's dozen of tips, this mouthwatering collection is a classic baking book, no matter where you live.