Bite-Sized French Pastries for the Beginner Baker

Download or read book Bite-Sized French Pastries for the Beginner Baker written by Sylvie Gruber and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Started in French Pastry with Small & Simple Bakes This collection of mouthwatering French pastries packs all the flavor of your Parisian favorites and none of the fuss. Using simple language and detailed directions, Sylvie Gruber helps you learn the ins and outs of French pastry on bite-sized canvases. By shrinking the scale of these delightful baked goods, you get more practice at the foundational techniques to make expert level delicacies. These little tarts, cakes and cookies are faster to make and easy to share—perfect for any beginner baker. Sylvie’s easy-to-follow instructions and troubleshooting tips make mastering base recipes like Pâte Sablée, Crème Pâtissière and Pâte à Choux a cinch. Try your hand at favorite bakes like Sablés Bretons, Tigrés Financiers or Mini Cherry Clafoutis that are a perfect pick- me-up or addition to an afternoon tea. Wow your friends with decadent, yet deceptively simple, desserts like Mini Vanilla Éclaires, White Chocolate and Lime Madeleines and Coconut Crémes Brûlées. With 60 mouthwatering, easy-to-tackle recipes to choose from, this will undoubtedly become your go-to guide for delicious French pastries that’ll always hit the (sweet) spot.