Patisserie : Master the Art of French Pastry

Join expert pastry chef Mélanie Dupuis and molecular gastronomist Anne Cazor in this landmark volume on the techniques and traditions of France's grand patisseries, with sumptuous step by step recipes designed to make even the most elaborate of French desserts achievable for the home baker. From madeleines, éclairs and croissants to tarte au citron, black forest cake and croquembouche, Patisserie has a creation for every sweet tooth, whether it's a simple cake or a show-stopping work of art. ebook Patisserie gives readers all the technical know-how required to become an expert in the art of French patisserie and invent their own masterpieces. Each of the 100 recipes features a full-colour cross-section illustration, step-by-step photography and a beautiful hero image in order to both inspire the reader and demystify some of France's most iconic desserts. Patisserie includes the basic building-block recipes needed to understand the fundamentals of French patisserie, from the pastry itself (shortcrust pastry, sweet pastry, puff pastry, choux pastry and more) to fillings (custards, creams, butters, mousses, ganaches and pastes) and embellishments (meringue, chocolate, sauces and sugar art). From simple treats like madeleines, financiers and cookies to more complex creations, like black forest cake, éclairs, croissants, macarons, lemon meringue pie, l'opera, mocha, croquembouche, charlotte, rum baba and more, Patisserie covers all of the French delicacies you could ever dream of. In this landmark volume, patissier Melanie Dupuis and molecular gastronomist Anne Cazor demystify the techniques and traditions of France's grand patisseries. The 100 sumptuous step-by-step recipes are designed to make even the most elaborate of French desserts achievable to the home baker. This bible includes all the basic building-block recipes needed tounderstand the fundamentals of French patisserie, from the pastry itself (shortcrust, sweet, puff, choux and more) to fillings (custards, creams, butters, mousses, ganaches and pastes) and embellishments (meringue, chocolate, sauces and sugar art). Each of the 100 recipes features cross-section illustration, step-by-step photography and a beautiful hero image to inspire the reader and to deconstruct France's iconic desserts. From madeleines, eclairs and croissants to tarte au citron, black forestcake and croquembouche, this is the only book you need on the subject Penelope Kingston has never, ever messed up on a test – until now . After this Truly Terrible Mistake, Penelope needs to make sure that she gets absolutely perfect grades from now on in every subject, including the dreaded drama class. Luckily, Penelope is very good at organising, so she figures she can be the director of the upcoming play. But can Penelope handle Joanna, the naughtiest girl in class? One thing's for sure: Penelope Kingston didn't get to be excellent at most things by being a quitter. Join expert pastry chef Mélanie Dupuis and molecular gastronomist Anne Cazor in this landmark volume on the techniques and traditions of France’s grand pâtisseries, with sumptuous step by step recipes designed to make even the most elaborate of French desserts achievable for the home baker.From madeleines, éclairs and croissants to tarte au citron, black forest cake and croquembouche, Pâtisserie has a creation for every sweet tooth, whether it’s a simple cake or a show-stopping work of art. "The ultimate French pastry and dessert cookbook, featuring 100 sumptuous, easy-to-master recipes, stunning full-color illustrations, and a breathtaking design that helps home cooks create the perfect dessert. In this essential baking bible, patissiere Melanie Dupuis and molecular gastronomist Anne Cazor demystify the art of French baking for home cooks, giving them the tools, instructions, and recipes to create the most delicious and elaborate desserts, "--Baker & Taylor