Hello,

From flaky puff pastry and buttery shortcrust to fluffy choux pastry, pastry doughs vary from one kind to the next, and are each suited to different types of baked goods. We've rounded up five classic doughs and how to use them.

Also in this week’s newsletter:

• Breakfast buffets that are worth waking up for
• The best bottled coffee in the Klang Valley
• 6 Korean restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that go beyond BBQ
• 11 of the spiciest dishes you can find in the Klang Valley
• 9 sourdough specialists in the Klang Valley

Until next time,
Katelyn Tan
Senior Dining Writer, Malaysia

We’ve compiled a list of bakeries and restaurants in the Klang Valley that serve some of the best sourdoughs in town

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