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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 Q&A's are researched and answered by Renee Shelton, editor
and creator of this site.
What
is the difference between a pie and a tart?
Pastry article, definitions, recipes
Is
a beignet a fritter or a doughnut? Recipes,
pictures, definition, and info about fried desserts.
What
are paramount crystals? Picture
and info.
How
long do Cannolis keep? And what are good fillings for them?
Pictures,
info and recipes.
What
are tuiles? Info,
pictures, recipes and tips.
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.
What
are Madeleines? Info,
tips and recipe.
I
have a recipe using cornflour. What
is it and can I substitute it?
Definition, info and recipes.
What's
in a buttercream? Definition,
classifications and recipes.
What
is Kadaife? Definition
and recipes.
I
want to build a gingerbread house. What are some good resources? Internet
links of templates and recipes.
I've
heard of penuchi but don't know what it is. Is it a candy of sorts?
Definition
and recipes.
What
is a petit four? I've seen it labeled on a lot of things.
Definitions
and references.
Is there a way to turn a regular ice cream
vegan? Recipes,
info.
How
can I make candied orange rind? Recipes,
info, tips.
What
are churros made of? Recipe,
info.
I
saw "guimauve" on a menu. What is it?
Recipe,
info.
What
is in pastillage? Recipes,
info, tips.
What's
a good recipe for pound cake? Recipes,
definition.
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.
What
is a good plain rice pudding recipe? Recipe
included.
Can
I use margarine in puff pastry instead of whole butter?
Recipes and folding diagrams.
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
and info.
I've
seen 10x on your site. What is it (I know it's sugar) but what does
it refer to? Recipes,
info.
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for a Recipe?
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