Caramel
INGREDIENTS LBS. OZS. METRIC Water 3.5 100 g Sugar 10.6 300 g Glucose 3.5 100 g Total appr. wt. 1 1.6 500 g Method: Place the water in a pan. Add the
Pte choux
INGREDIENTS LBS. OZS. METRIC Whole milk, fresh 4.4 125 g Water 4.4 125 g Unsalted butter, 82% fat 3.9 110 g Sugar 0.2 5 g Fleur de sel, finely ground
A chouxpiece
You will find the religieuse alongside the chocolate, coffee and vanilla clairs in pastry shops across France, often presented with the same flavors.
Chocolate ganache
INGREDIENTS LBS. OZS. METRIC Heavy cream, 35% fat 10.6 300 g Dark chocolate couverture 58% 10.6 300 g Unsalted butter, 82% fat 1.8 50 g Total appr. wt.
Caramel/chocolate pastry cream
INGREDIENTS LBS. OZS. METRIC Whole milk, fresh 1 1.6 500 g Cocoa powder, 20-22% fat 0.3 7.5 g Bourbon vanilla bean pulp, 1/2 Ceylon cinnamon, as needed
Accent bread with jam and cheese
The French tartine is a slice of buttered bread topped with confiture, cheese or any fresh product. The name alone elicits moments of leisure with a perfect
Let them eat cakechocolate spice cake
1. Bake the chocolate cake in an ungreased rectangular mould (4 ins. by 15 1/2 ins. by 3ins.) 2. Cut the cake horizontally into 1/4-in. slices. Soak in
Adapt an American favorite
Photography: Paul Strabbing Apple pie is an American icon, and it is difficult to compete with the image of the apple pie resting on the kitchen windowsill.
Update classic breakfast pastries
When searching pastry shops for great breakfast pastries, I am amazed at the varieties displayed using only two to three types of doughs. Brioche, croissants,
Extreme carrot cake
Hazelnut orange carrot cake.To create this carrot cake, you will begin building it upside down. Line the cake ring with an acetate sheet cut to the height
Gift baskets leave lasting impressions
Weddings offer an opportunity for expanded business potential. The way bakers approach these celebrations will travel quickly through word of mouth. Brides,
Onion tart boosts savory options
Photos by Paul StrabbingThinly slice the onions. Slowly cook them with a small amount of oil until tender, about one hour. For something different, try
