Puff Pastry Secrets: Keep pastry cold while working – if it gets too warm, refrigerate 10 minutes before continuing to maintain flaky layers. Rolling Technique: Roll from center outward with light pressure to maintain even thickness and prevent pastry from becoming tough. Cutting Clean: Use sharp knife and cut straight down without sawing motion to prevent sealing edges and blocking pastry rise. Baking Success: Preheat oven fully before baking and don’t open door during first 15 minutes to ensure proper puffing. Orange Zest Tips: Only zest the orange part of peel – white pith underneath adds bitter flavor that can overpower delicate pastry. Storage Strategy: Best enjoyed warm from oven but keeps 2 days covered at room temperature – reheat briefly to restore flakiness. San Francisco Heritage: This simplified version captures the essence of the famous Tartine morning bun without complex laminated dough techniques.