Encyclopedia of Homemade Pastries - Fréchet

Encyclopedia of Homemade Viennoiserie . We all love viennoiserie . More indulgent than bread, more everyday and accessible than pastry, it's synonymous with sweet moments, often shared with family, and a certain French art of living. This book invites you to get your hands dirty making croissants, brioches, and those everyday cakes we never tire of rediscovering. A practical guide that presents : The origin of viennoiserie, its nutritional aspects, its ingredients, fermentation, the art of lamination, as well as an overview of viennoiserie from France and around the world. A technical guide illustrated with numerous step-by-step instructions : Getting organized - Equipment - Kneading - Fermentation - Lamination - Shaping - Filling - Baking - Storage. 100 illustrated recipes . Classic and creative brioches - French brioches - Leavened and flaky pastries - Puff pastries - Doughnuts - Cream puffs - Pastries from elsewhere - Leftover pastries - Sweet flour-based pastries - Savory flour-based pastries...