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PASTRY SAMPLER ONLINE ANSWERS TO YOUR "SWEET" QUESTIONS.
Here are some pastry questions that some of you asked, are wondering about or simply curious to know. Answers are followed with recipes, techniques, definitions, and/or suggestions. Where appropriate, a reference has been listed so you can look it up to read more in a book, magazine, encyclopedia, cookbook or another website for detailed information. Keep those questions coming! All recipes are researched and answered by Renee Shelton, editor and creator of this site.
How long do Cannolis keep? And what are good fillings for them? Pictures, info and recipes.
What are tuiles? Info, pictures, recipes and tips included.
What's the purpose of using baking soda in some brittle recipes? Info, tips and recipes included.
How do I get my cake tiers straight? This question and other cake building questions are answered with the article Building the Cake: Guidelines for the Decorator.
What flour should be used in making crêpes? Recipes, info, tips and links included.
What are Madeleines? Info, tips and recipe included.
I have a recipe using cornflour. What is it and can I substitute it? Definition, info and recipes included.
What's in a buttercream? Definition, classifications and recipes included.
What is Kadaife? Definition and recipes included
I want to build a gingerbread house. What are some good resources? Internet links of templates and recipes included
I've heard of penuchi but don't know what it is. Is it a candy of sorts? Definition and recipes included
What is a petit four? I've seen it labeled on a lot of things. Definitions and references included
Is there a way to turn a regular ice cream vegan? Recipes included
How can I make candied orange rind? Recipes included
What are churros made of? Recipe included
I
saw "guimauve" on a menu. What is it?
Recipe included
What
is in pastillage? Recipes included
What's a good recipe for
pound cake? Recipes included
What is canele? Is it a shape
or a dessert or what is it? Links for recipes
and a step-by-step picture blog
Is gingerbread a cookie or a
cake or a bread? Recipes included for cakes,
breads and cookies
What variety of apple is best
for apple pie? Apple variety info, sources
from cookbooks and links included
What is a good plain
rice pudding recipe? I can't find good ones without some sort of spice or raisins
in it. Recipe included
Can I use margarine in puff
pastry instead of whole butter? Recipes and
diagrams included
Where are some sources
to buy good chocolate? Online sources with information
What is Kosher salt?
Links included
Is dark brown sugar just darker
sugar than light brown sugar? Recipes included
Can I make fondant? Recipes
included
I've seen 10x on your site. What
is it (I know it's sugar) but what does it refer to?
Recipes included
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