Les Petits Macarons: Colorful French Confections to Make at Home

by Kathryn Gordon, Anne E. McBride

Overview

The ultimate, easy-to-follow guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons at home!
With their dazzling colors, bright flavors, and Parisian elegance, macarons have become a worldwide sensation. These little delights may seem daunting for home bakers, but authors Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride are here to demystify macarons.
With detailed instructions and a convenient Troubleshooting Guide, Les Petits Macrons features dozens of flavor combinations. You will learn the three basic shell methods—French, Swiss, and Italian—as well as the authors' secret Easiest French Macaron Method that requires nothing more than a mixer, an oven, and a piping bag.
Shell flavors including Pistachio, Blackberry, Coconut, and Red velvet are paired with delectable fillings like Crunchy dark chocolate ganache, Lemon curd, and Strawberry guava pate de fruit. There are even savory flavors like saffron, parsley, and ancho chile paired with fillings like foie gras with black currant, or duck confit with port and fig.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780762443635
Publisher:	Running Press Adult
Publication date:	09/24/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	200
File size:	7 MB

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 Brooklyn.
Anne E. McBride is the co-author of six books and the director of the Experimental Cuisine Collective at New York University. She lives in New Jersey.

Editorial Reviews

"Kathryn and Anne have put together a great collection of Parisian macarons, today's top must-have sweet indulgence."—Nick Malgieri, author of Bake! and The Modern Baker

"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."—Susan G. Purdy, author of Pie in the Sky, Family Baker, and Have Your Cake & Eat it, Too

"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."—Anil Rohira, World Pastry Champion

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