Pastry Maestra

Free Video Tutorials on Baking, Pastry making and Creating Desserts. Have a sweet life!

Fats

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at. Now, that is one depressing word, right? The first thing that comes to mind is obesity, followed by cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases… Brrrrr! But let’s not think about that now, happy thoughts, please! A slice of warm, crunchy baguette, with a layer of melting butter on top, crispy slices of bacon, French breakfast full of buttery croissants and brioches, foie gras, duck confit, French buttercream, beurre noisette, oh I’m so hungry now… So, in order to master the art of baking, what do you need to know about fats?

How to Cook Sugar Syrup

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hat is so special about sugar syrup? Not unusual ingredients for sure, since, in most cases, it contains only sugar and water. So what is so difficult in mixing some sugar and water?

Sugar and Other Sweeteners

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an you imagine that I really like my coffee black and with no sugar whatsoever? I just love that taste of deep, warm bitterness spreading through my mouth. And with that indulging sip of afternoon coffee, there is nothing better than a bite of something sweet!

How to Make Meringue Like a Pro

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ould you care for some crispy, sweet meringue kisses, possibly filled with dark chocolate ganache? Or, maybe, you’ve just felt a sudden craving for a bite of light, melt-in-your-mouth Pavlova – a meringue and crème Chantilly goodness, topped with fresh, seasonal fruits and drizzled with passion fruit coulis? Want to learn how to make all that? You are just in the right place!

Easy Gluten Free Black Forest Cake

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oday I’m making super delicious gluten free and egg free Black Forest cake! My cake consists of gluten free and egg free chocolate cake, white chocolate mousse, cherry jelly, and white chocolate whipped ganache. Yummy!