Perfect Pastry

Perfect Pastry

by Catherine Atkinson (Author)

Synopsis

This is a complete guide to making pastry, with plenty of tips and illustrated step-by-step techniques, to help even first-time pastry cooks achieve excellent results time after time. Who can resist the smooth, crumbly texture of a rich fruit tart or warm savoury starters encased in crisp, light pastry? This book aims to help cooks get the pastry just right. There are recipes for every type of pastry from shortcrust and choux to puff and strudel, plus practical advice on preparing savoury and sweet fillings. Such techniques as kneading, shaping and trimming are explained, with step-by-step photography. Over 70 delicious recipes are included, from well-loved Chicken Charter Pie and Alsace Leek and Onion Tartlets to mouth-watering Coffee Cream Profiteroles and Almond Cream Puffs. Full of recipes, helpful advice and practical information, this is a useful kitchen reference for every household.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: Southwater
Published: 25 Apr 2003

ISBN 10: 1842157663
ISBN 13: 9781842157664

Author Bio
Catherine Atkinson is a trained Cordon Bleu cook and holds a degree in Home Economics. After graduating she worked in various hotels and restaurants including the Roux Brothers' patisseries. Her catering experience led to work in publishing - creating recipes and styling food for photography - and she became Deputy Cookery Editor on Woman's Weekly and later Me magazine. Catherine currently works as a freelance writer and is a consultant for various food and lifestyle magazines, and has contributed to several books.