French Patisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
Description
Ferrandi, the French School of Culinary Arts in Paris—dubbed “the Harvard of
gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper—is the ultimate pastry-making reference.
From flaky croissants to paper-thin mille-feuille, and from the chestnut
cream–filled Paris-Brest to festive yule logs, this comprehensive book leads
aspiring pastry chefs through every step—from basic techniques to Michelin-
level desserts. Featuring advice on how to equip your kitchen, and the
essential doughs, fillings, and decorations, the book covers everything from
quick desserts to holiday specialties and from ice creams and sorbets to
chocolates. Ferrandi, an internationally renowned professional culinary
school, offers an intensive course in the art of French pastry making. Written
by the school’s experienced teaching team of master pâtissiers and adapted for
the home chef, this fully illustrated cookbook provides all of the fundamental
techniques and recipes that form the building blocks of the illustrious French
dessert tradition, explained step by step in text and images. Practical
information is presented in tables, diagrams, and sidebars for handy
reference. Easy-to-follow recipes are graded for level of difficulty, allowing
readers to develop their skills over time. Whether you are an amateur home
chef or an experienced pâtissier, this patisserie bible provides everything
you need to master French pastry making. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Flammarion (November 14, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 656 pages
- ISBN-10 : 2080203185
- ISBN-13 : 82
- Item Weight : 9.48 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.09 x 2.27 x 11.86 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #26,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #9 in Pastry Baking (Books) #16 in French Cooking, Food & Wine #94 in Cooking for One or Two
- #9 in Pastry Baking (Books)
- #16 in French Cooking, Food & Wine