I attended pastry school in France. These are the 7 most common mistakes I see home bakers make — and how to fix them.

I’m a full-time baker who has attended pastry school in France, completed a baking course in China, and worked in several bakeries in New York City.

After working in the industry for many years and making dozens of cakes, croissants, and cookies, I’ve learned the secrets for success when making a dessert — even if it’s not in the luxury of a professional kitchen.

Here are the seven most common mistakes I see from home bakers, and how to fix them.