Description
Book SynopsisOver 30 baking and cake decorating projects for the latest hot trend in baking, straight from the patisseries of Paris Éclairs!Choux pastry is often thought of as difficult to make and perfect, but in fact it's the easiest pastry you'll ever make! It's extremely rewarding watching the magic puff that happens inside the oven and it's really easy if you follow the basic rules.
Choux pastry is so versatile it can play host to a million different fillings, toppings, shapes and decorations and is equally delicious munched straight off the cooling rack!This beginner-friendly book contains all the choux pastry and éclair recipes you need to get started, along with tasty filling combinations and colourful cake decorating ideas.
Bestselling author and former
Great British Bake Off finalist Ruth Clemens will show you that you don't have to be a classically trained French pastry chef to make delicious cream cakes for any occasion, including celebration bakes
Table of ContentsOn The Menu - a visual contents page of all the projects in the book
Introduction
Tools and Equipment
How to Choux - including basic choux recipes, filling and topping recipes, piping, baking and decorating tips
Fruit Fantastique - 12 eclair projects with fruity fillings and toppings
Oh La La Chocolat! - 12 decadent chocolate eclair recipes
Choux Creations - 6 amazing choux desserts, from choux gateaux to an impressive croquembouche
How to Decorate - piping, sugarcraft techniques and decoration inspiration
Suppliers
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Index
