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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Would you be surprised if I told you that French p?tisserie could be easy? That all those stunning desserts go back to a few basic French pastry recipes that have been refined and finessed for generations? This cookbook contains ten foundational French pastry recipes that will help you master over 60 desserts counting variations! Conquer p?te ? choux dough and you’ll be whipping up ?clairs cream puffs Saint-Honor? and more. Learn how to make pastry cream including different flavor options and you have a gorgeous custard filling to put inside! All of the recipes are intertwined so by mastering just ten you will soon be well on your way to creating your own mini pastry shop at home. I’ve combed through modern and historical versions of these foundational recipes collaborated with chef friends used my knowledge in the kitchen and extensively tested making them foolproof for the home baker. Have you ever wondered what speed your mixer should be on when making a meringue? Or what the texture of certain doughs should look like? I provide in-depth explanations of the methods and detailed instructions so you feel like I’m right there with you in the kitchen guiding you through new techniques with ease. I have to admit I’m not one of those strict French pastry chefs. I believe a pastry should taste – incredible be easy to make and allow for your own creativity to shine through! Does an opera cake have to follow the 3-centimeter French height regulation? (LL)