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Best pastry recipes inspired by GBBO

This week, the talented bakers on The Great British Bake Off tackle sweet and savoury pastries and pasties. Here are some recipes for you to try at home.
By Penny Travers
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1

Sausage rolls

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Does party food get any better than sausage rolls? We think not.

Try our sausage roll recipe.

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Bird's custard pinwheels

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Serve these custard pinwheels with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Yum.

Try Bird's custard pinwheels recipe.

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3

Beef en croute

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Forego your usual Sunday roast dinner for this traditional beef en croute. Your guests will thank you.

Try our Beef en croute recipe.

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4

Cheat's pain au chocolat

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Pains au chocolat are what weekends were made for, but who has the time to make them from scratch? This recipe is super speedy: great if you've got a busy weekend ahead.

Try our Cheat's pain au chocolat recipe.

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5

Spiced puff pastry nibbles

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This spiced finger food recipe is a great option for mid-week dinner parties.

Try our Spiced puff pastry nibbles recipe.

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6

Cinnamon whirls

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These Scandinavian cinnamon whirls are cheap and easy to make. Perfect for a mid-morning snack.

Try our Cinnamon whirl recipe.

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Chicken pasty

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There's nothing more comforting than a warm chicken pasty during the colder months.

Try our Chicken pasty recipe.

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