The perfect balance of high-end French pastries and home baking. This
elegant, must-have cookbook offers exceptional recipes with exquisite
results--perfect for passionate home bakers.
An updated version of the best-selling debut from Giselle Courteau, this
beautiful cookbook is packed with stunning recipes with spectacular
results. The ideas from this cookbook can be traced back to Giselle's
experiences teaching English in Japan in 2007. It was in Tokyo that
Giselle, a self-taught baker, first discovered French macarons and
became determined to replicate the delicate confections at home. After
experimenting with hundreds of different recipes, all in a tiny toaster
oven, Giselle finally perfected a macaron recipe that inspired her to
open a French Patisserie in Canada in 2009. That macaron recipe is
featured in this cookbook and macarons have been (and continue to be)
the bestselling item at Duchess Bake Shop since it first opened.
Macarons aside, Giselle's expertise in all things French patisserie is
clear throughout this cookbook. Inside, you'll find standout recipes for
Pains au Chocolat, Brioche, and Tartiflette. The cookbook also features
contemporary twists on classics including The Duchess, a modern take on
the Swedish Princess Cake; Duchess St. Honoré, a combination of two
pastries (puff and pâte à choux); and delicious Canadian-inspired
pastries such as Farmer's Saskatoon Pie, Butter Tarts, and the Courteau
Family Tourtière. This new edition will also include Duchess Bake Shop's
famed Buche de Noel, a perfect recipe for the holiday season!
With ten chapters of approachable recipes that have been tested and
re-tested, Giselle's instructions demystify the baking process. This
cookbook will inspire readers to bake with confidence using a range of
baking equipment, techniques, and ingredients. The book's refined design
captures the sophistication and chic decadence of Giselle's beloved bake
shop.
