My Big Pastry Course - Eddie Benghanem

Eddie Benghanem, a talented and creative pastry chef who has worked in some of the finest establishments, teaches you how to make all the essential pastry recipes through a step-by-step approach. Eddie guides you every step of the way: master the simplest recipes and refine your skills to create ever more amazing and delicious pastries. Over 500 recipes: Saint-Honoré and fraisier cakes, financiers and cookies, croissants and brioches, orange tarts and cream puffs will grace your tables. Illustrated step-by-step instructions teach you the basic techniques: rolling, cutting, creaming, whipping... and chef's tips for perfecting your recipes and adapting them. You'll also find informative pages on basic equipment, doughs (shortcrust, puff pastry, yeast dough, etc.), creams (buttercream, whipped cream, mousseline, chiboust, etc.), confectionery, and much more! Pastry will hold no more secrets for you!