Pâtisserie at Home : Step-by-Step Recipes to Help You Master the Art of French Pastry

"Perfect the art of French pâtisserie with over 70 classic recipes from award-winning pastry chef Will Torrent. If you've ever wandered down a charming French alleyway or a bustling Parisian street, there are stand out shop displays that truly capture the essence of French flair--gorgeous patisseries filled with the most eye-catching and elegant bakes. Delicately detailed with candies, fruits, spun sugar and tempered chocolate, it's hard to resist their sweet seduction. However, you don't have to travel far to enjoy these tasty treats, you can simply learn how to conjure them up at home with this stunning collection of recipes. With step-by-step instructions, expert chef Will Torrent introduces you to the basic recipes that make up the foundation of authentic French pâtisserie, before delving into the superb bakes, each of which has its own je ne sais quio! Opt for something light and sweet with colorful Macarons. If you're feeling fruity try the citrus-sharp Tarte au Citron. Or if all you want is chocolate on chocolate, master the rich Coffee and Chocolate Madeleines. Whether you're new to pâtisserie, or have dabbled in the art before, these delightful desserts are sure to show you how to achieve French baking finesse." --Amazon.com Perfect the art of French pâtisserie with over 70 classic recipes from award-winning pastry chef Will Torrent. If you've ever wandered down a charming French alleyway or a bustling Parisian street, there are stand out shop displays that truly capture the essence of French flair - gorgeous patisseries filled with the most eye-catching and elegant bakes. Delicately detailed with candies, fruits, spun sugar and tempered chocolate, it's hard to resist their sweet seduction. However, you don't have to travel far to enjoy these tasty treats, you can simply learn how to conjure them up at home with this stunning collection of recipes. With step-by-step instructions, expert chef Will Torrent introduces you to the basic recipes that make up the foundation of authentic French pâtisserie, before delving into the superb bakes, each of which has its own je ne sais quoi! Opt for something light and sweet with colorful Macarons. If you're feeling fruity try the citrus-sharp Tarte au Citron. Or if all you want is chocolate on chocolate, master the rich Coffee and Chocolate Madeleines. Whether you're new to pâtisserie, or have dabbled in the art before, these delightful desserts are sure to show you how to achieve French baking finesse If youve ever dreamed of being able to conjure up the mouthwatering pastries youve enjoyed in a Parisian cake store but thought it would be too hard, think again! Will Torrent is a rising star in the pastry world and in this, his first book, he aims to take the fear factor out of French ptisserie. With step-by-step photography, a no-nonsense approach to the key pastry techniques and more than 60 beautifully illustrated recipes, this book will become an invaluable source of inspiration and a constant reference for all your favorite French-inspired sweet treats. There are chapters on Basic Techniques, Ptisserie, Tarts, Petits Fours, Gteaux & Desserts, and Bakery & Viennoiserie, and youll find recipes like chocolate and coffee clairs, lemon tart, honey madeleines, brioche, macarons and red berry charlotte. Try your hand at feather-light chocolate and coffee éclairs filled with real crème pâtissière, classic tangy-sweet lemon tart, crumbly, buttery croissants or a simply irresistible stawberry tart.--Cover If you’ve ever dreamed of being able to conjure up the mouthwatering pastries you’ve enjoyed in a Parisian cake shop but thought it would be too hard, think again! Perfect the art of French patisserie with over 70 classic recipes from award-winning pastry chef Will Torrent. Basic techniques Pâtisserie Tarts Petits fours Gâteaux and desserts Bakery and viennoiserie.