At Machine Shop in Philadelphia, this pastry savant is making her mark with shatteringly perfect croissants, dramatic baked goods, and a commitment to work-life balance. Khushbu Shah is a writer and ...

The two croissants are airy and crisp, so puffed up that they resemble mini footballs. The buttery, laminated layers are coated in sesame seeds and herbs that get everywhere, in a way that somehow ...