Ever since I tried my first macaron in November, I've been dying to figure them out. In most recipes and books they are described as the most annoying and stressful cookie to make. It's their simplicity that makes them so difficult. There are only a few ingredients but loads of intricacies to perfect. While mine are far from perfect, I'm content to call them a successful attempt numero uno. Based on the horror stories I've read I would have been content even if they just looked like macarons. Not only did my little disks look like (bumpy) little dreams, they actually tasted like them as well, right down to the little snap the shell makes when you bite into it. Not bad!
What's even better, is that I don't just know that things need to be fixed, I know what actually needs to be fixed. The almond meal needs to be ground better. I need to work on my thickness of the cookies when piping (and apparently my circle making as a few were quite lopsided...). And maybe cook them a smidge less. But all in all this is progress and I'm actually excited for attempt number 2.
Maybe this French baking thing isn't so scary after all! Look out Julia Child, here I come! : )
3 comments:
They look wonderful! I'm so impressed that you made them successfully (and having the courage and patience to go through with it). Maybe we can make them together sometime...
Love to Stef! I'm determined to get them perfect. I must admit they're not actually as scary as I thought. : )
I found this macaron tutorial: http://issuu.com/helened/docs/demystifying_macarons_-_updated?mode=a_p.
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