So your area of expertise is savory dishes, not sweet.

[ She gives a little nod, as if that explains everything. ]

That would account for the abundance of salt. [ still so brutal. ] Though, if you've learned from your mistake, then next time you should be able to produce acceptable pastries. Though the taste was unpleasant, the texture was very flaky and crisp and would have been an excellent compliment to a sweeter pastry.