Les Petits Macarons
Colorful French Confections to Make at Home
Anne McBride author Kathryn Gordon author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Running Press,U.S.
Published:4th Oct '11
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Les Petits Macarons is your ultimate and easy guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons - at home!
Macarons have become a worldwide sensation, whether it be because of their dazzling assortment of colors, their associations with Parisian elegance, or just because they taste amazing! These delectable little delights may seem daunting for any home baker, but authors Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride are here to demystify macarons.
This book is like a private baking class in your very own kitchen, with careful, detailed instruction and recipes guaranteed to bring the flavors of France right to your door. It features dozens of flavor combinations, structured around three basic shell methods-French, Swiss, and Italian-with a never-before-seen Easiest French Macaron Method (and a convenient Troubleshooting Guide) that is sure to make macaron magic possible for anyone using nothing more than a mixer, an oven, and a piping bag.
Shell flavors include:
- Pistachio
- Blackberry
- Coconut
- Red velvet
With an array of fillings:
- Crunchy dark chocolate ganache
- Lemon curd
- Strawberry guava pate de fruit
There are even savory flavors like saffron, parsley, and ancho chile paired with fillings like hummus, foie gras with black currant, or duck confit with port and fig. Les Petits Macarons offers endless possibilities for everyone to enjoy!
Susan G. Purdy, author of Pie in the Sky, Family Baker, and Have Your Cake & Eat it, Too "I thought I had to go to Paris to find these luscious confections, but now I have them in my own kitchen. Thank you Kathryn and Anne for sharing the technique and demystifying the method! With these detailed recipes and clear explanations, we can all create dazzling French macarons in every imaginable flavor. A must for serious bakers." Nick Malgieri, author of Bake! and The Modern Baker "Kathryn and Anne have put together a great collection of Parisian macarons, today's top must-have sweet indulgence." Anil Rohira, World Pastry Champion "This is a wonderful book on a on a mouth watering delicacy - macrons. I am amazed, impressed and educated with your contribution, research, diversity and skills. I enjoyed the simplicity and the depth of information in the book. Well done Kathryn."
ISBN: 9780762442584
Dimensions: 186mm x 187mm x 24mm
Weight: 712g
270 pages