Book description
Patisserie gives readers all the technical know-how required to become an expert in the art of French patisserie and invent their own masterpieces. Each of the 100 recipes features a full-colour cross-section illustration, step-by-step photography and a beautiful hero image in order to both inspire the reader and demystify some…
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1 author picked Patisserie as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This book features 100 recipes covering every basic skill you will want to learn about French pastry. I particularly love the diagrams and illustrations that accompany each recipe, clearly breaking down each element and step.
The book is a real piece of art that I love looking at and a great reference when looking for classic techniques.
From Sylvie's list on The best cookbooks to learn French pastry baking.
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