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'If you're daunted by making your own pastry, here's the book to quell your fears' --- BBC Good Food Magazine
'If you want a practical, transportable, clear introduction to classical pastry making, this is a strong contender for your bookshelf. And its validity is boosted by a very competitive price tag' --- Caterer & Hotelkeeper
'From canapes to croissants, this tidy package covers it all in impeccable style and offers some inspiring new ideas, as well as tried and tested techniques for old favourites' --- French Magazine
'If you want a practical, transportable, clear introduction to classical pastry making, this is a strong contender for your bookshelf. And its validity is boosted by a very competitive price tag' --- Caterer & Hotelkeeper
'From canapes to croissants, this tidy package covers it all in impeccable style and offers some inspiring new ideas, as well as tried and tested techniques for old favourites' --- French Magazine
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New in paperback, this book from master chef Michel Roux dispels the myth that pastry making is complicated and beyond the reach of most cooks. Designed in an easy-to-follow format, this chunky compilation presents all of the classic pastries in the simplest possible way, along with an inspiring collection of superb recipes. Divided into 10 chapters, focusing on a particular type of dough, each one opens with a detailed step-by step technique spread with tips on perfect results. There are chapters on shortcrust, puff, brioche, croissant, choux and filo amongst others, and each chapter has both savoury and sweet recipes using the basic dough with plenty of tips for perfect results. There are 100 recipes, beautifully photographed by Martin Brigdale, ranging from classics, such as Quiche Lorraine, Classic Pizza, Fillet of Beef in a Brioche Crust, Apple Tart, Pecan Pie, to contemporary approaches to canapes, seafood pastries and filo croustades. Classic recipes are given a modern twist while orginal recipes boast new combinations of flavours or a lighter, simpler style of cooking. Those who choose to buy their pastry rather than make it can still enjoy the recipes.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love this book and have cooked loads of the recipes - many are absolutely delicious, and I can particularly recommend the quiche lorraine and delicate sablees. I have however had a few problems with some of the recipes not being as "foolproof" as you'd hope: in some cases the quantities have to be amended to work properly which might just be a reflection of the fact that I'm using slightly different equipment for baking but it's still a bit vexing when things aren't cooking up as you'd hoped. Nonetheless, I'd buy it again if I lost my existing copy, and the reaction I get when I cook these recipes is always positive. It's particularly useful for the basics of how to make great pastry, which is probably why you'd want to buy it in the first place, and it really is foolproof when it comes to this.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can cook and bake for a lot of people but I am so rubbish at pastry, this book really made me a pastry whiz. So easy to follow recipes, pastry as light as a feather, rich and crumbly and in some cases with a delicate crunch. Savoury and sweet pastry like you have never tasted before, everyone will marvel at your baking, and I have tried lots of books but this is THE BEST. Well worth the money especially if you like me had difficulty with pastry, but thank goodness no more!!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I highly recommend this book. Not only are there written stages, there are step-by-step pictures to help you along. Truly showing how simple it can be, just with a little practice.
So if, like me you have avoided making your own and buy it. But would like to start and have no idea how, this could be the book for you. Written by Michel Roux, who has been described as The King of pastry. Who better to teach us all.
Admittedly I have yet to build up the courage to try out the filo pastry.
So if, like me you have avoided making your own and buy it. But would like to start and have no idea how, this could be the book for you. Written by Michel Roux, who has been described as The King of pastry. Who better to teach us all.
Admittedly I have yet to build up the courage to try out the filo pastry.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Many ERRORS and Typos
The book looks enticing, but watch out for the significant errors and typos in many of the recipes!
Was quite surprised at all the glowing reviews, considering a very... Read more
Was quite surprised at all the glowing reviews, considering a very... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Helen
Michel Roux Pastry: Savoury and Sweet
Brilliant book. Includes instructions on making the different types of pastry with lots of useful tips. Glossy photos and lovely recipes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Poppydog
reasonable
On the whole the pastry recipes are well written and helpful, I would suggest a number of them are over complicated for the average person interested in cooking
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Jessie S. Simpson
The Master
For those like me who find pastry a mystery, buy this book. Its so easy to follow, I thought it might be difficult, knowing that he is a master at what he does, but if you want to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ms. Margaret Betsy Rackley
Great little present
This was a Christmas present for my friends son ...... he loves it, but we are still waiting to sample his creations, only then can I truly comment on it!!!
Published 3 months ago by JayCeeBee21
Approach with caution!
This is a great size, has wonderful photos, and is in general a class act I'd recommend to anyone [Update 4.12: maybe not?]. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ellino-amerikanaki
excellent book thanks Michel Roux jnr
Many thanks to Michel Roux jnr for writing this book about the different kinds of pastry. It is excellent, easy to follow and understand, with great photos. Read more
Published 4 months ago by medsec
Yummy, I could eat the book!!!
Want to know how to make the pastries you see on TV? This is a lovely book full of excellent illustrations and recipes. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Joy
Perfect pastry made easy
Decorative and delicious, highly recommend this book as it is a treat to follow and to do! Lovely illustrations, I bought this pastry book, the sauces book and the eggs book - all... Read more
Published 5 months ago by calder lover
I love this book
I love this book, even though when I first opened it I was scared, as all looked a little on the complicated side. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Eiain
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