The book begins by giving you an overview of the ingredients you'll need to bake French pastries. You'll learn about types of flour, butter, sugars, and other key ingredients that make up the science behind French pastry recipes. With the basics in place, you'll be ready to dive into the recipes.
You'll find delightful recipes for classic French desserts like Chocolate Eclairs, Crème Brûlée, and Apple Tarts. Plus, the book also offers unique variations on these flavors like pistachio and blueberry. Here, you'll find recipes for more complex pastries, like Raspberry Almond Palace Cake and Citrus Almond Jumbles.
The information is presented in an intuitive way, so you can easily understand what each recipe requires-ingredients, time, and skill level. Plus, you'll get a range of scales, from the simplest of desserts to more challenging treats that will definitely make an impression.
To help you practice your newfound baking skills, the book includes dozens of gorgeous photographs to give your homestyle pastries an air of sophistication and elegance. The book also contains comprehensive instructions on how to prepare, mix, and bake each pastry.
You'll also get helpful hints and tips as well as advice on presentation and presentation photography. With 96 French Pastry Fantasies for Beginners: A Delicious Journey, you can put your baking skills to the test and create exquisite pastries every single time. So, what are you waiting for? Get baking!