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Egg whites can be beaten to a foam to use as a leavener or lightener. Meringues are made by incorporating enough sugar to both stabilize and sweeten the foam. In this DVD, you will:

• Explore the techniques and preferred methods for creating common, Swiss-style, and Italian-style meringue.
• Learn both classic uses of meringue as well as innovative presentations.
• Gain helpful tips on producing, storing, and evaluating this fundamental component of the professional baker’s art.

The difference between a plain baked item and a fancy pastry often relies on the presence of an icing or filling, or a sauce or a glaze. In this section on Vanilla Sauce and Pastry Cream, you will:

• Explore the techniques and basic recipes for these staples of fine pastries.
• Learn the quality standards for evaluating vanilla sauce and pastry cream.

 

You may also be interested in :

• DVDs: Captivating Confections DVD Series
• Books: Baking and Pasty: Mastering the Art and Craft
• DVDs: Chocolate Decoration Techniques with Eward Notter