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Les Petits Macarons

Colorful French Confections to Make at Home
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Les Petits Macarons by Anne McBride and Kathryn Gordon is a delightful culinary guide that focuses on the delicate art of making French macarons. This book offers readers a variety of recipes and techniques to master these sweet treats, from crafting the perfect shell to experimenting with a wide range of fillings. With a mix of traditional and innovative flavour combinations, it's perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers looking to expand their pastry skills.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about mastering the art of creating delicate and delicious macarons. It provides step-by-step guidance, creative flavour combinations, and essential tips for perfecting these delightful confections, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

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Les Petits Macarons is your ultimate and easy guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons - at home!

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Macarons, the stuff of bakers' candy-coated dreams, have taken the world by storm and are demystified here for the home baker, With dozens of flavor combinations, recipes are structured with three basic shell methods- French, Swiss, and Italian- plus one never-before-seen Easiest French Macaron Method. Pick one that works for you, and go on to create French-inspired pastry magic with nothing more than a mixer, an oven, and a piping bag. Try shells flavored with pistachio, blackberry, coconut, and red velvet, filled with the likes of sesame buttercream, strawberry guava p&acircte de fruit, crunchy dark chocolate ganache, and lemon curd. Or go savoury with shells like saffron, parsley, and ancho chile paired with fillings like hummus, foie gras with black currant, and duck confit with port and fig. The options for customization are endless, and the careful, detailed instruction is like a private baking class in your very own kitchen! All recipes have been tested by students and teachers alike and are guaranteed to bring the flavors of France right to your door.

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Les Petits Macarons receives praise for its clear explanations and detailed recipes that allow bakers to recreate the iconic French confection at home. Susan G. Purdy appreciates its technique demystification, Nick Malgieri enjoys the curated collection of macarons, and Anil Rohira commends the book's educational and detailed approach, celebrating the diversity of flavours and the accessible presentation. Overall, it's seen as an excellent resource for those looking to master macaron-making.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762442584

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Adult

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 186.0mm

Weight: 712g

Pages: 270

About the Author

Kathryn Gordon is a professional baking instructor and chef with sold-out classes at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City. She lives in New Jersey. Anne E. McBride is the co-author of three books and the director of the Experimental Cuisine Collective at New York University. She lives in New Jersey.

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