Techniques and tips / 25 December 2025
How to store macarons?
Store macarons the right way: airtight boxes, fridge for 24–48h, freezer up to 3 months, and the best thawing method to keep perfect texture.
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Croissant lamination
Discover croissant lamination explained step by step, with gestures, textures, and baker’s tips for light, crisp, beautifully layered croissants.
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Techniques and tips / 9 December 2025
How to use sheet gelatin?
Learn how to use sheet gelatin correctly with simple, sensory, precise gestures to master mousses, entremets, and glazes.
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Techniques and tips / 8 June 2025
Chocolate in Pastry: Types, Uses & Chef Tips
Love chocolate desserts? Want to master the different types and uses of chocolate in pastry? Discover chef-level secrets in this complete guide!
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Techniques and tips / 8 June 2025
Pectin in Pastry: Role, Uses, and Pro Tips
Making jam or fruit jellies? Wondering which pectin to use? Discover the types, applications, and expert tips in this complete guide!
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Techniques and tips / 7 June 2025
Vanilla: The Sweet Aroma We All Love
Wondering where vanilla comes from? Looking for the best tips to cook with it? Discover its rich history, main varieties, and expert chef tricks!
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Techniques and tips / 1 June 2025
Discover the Perfect Flour for Every Recipe: Your Guide to Wheat Flour
Wondering which flour to choose? Want to understand the different types of wheat flour and their best uses? This practical guide makes it easy!
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Techniques and tips / 1 June 2025
Replacing Allergenic Ingredients: Technical Approaches for Inclusive Pastry
Gluten, Lactose, Egg or Nut Intolerances? Discover Technical Substitutes Adapted to Professional Pastry Without Compromising Taste or Texture.
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Techniques and tips / 1 June 2025
Yeast in Baking and Pastry: The Living Core of Leavened Dough
What role does yeast play in bread and viennoiseries? Learn about its types, functions, activity, and pro-level best practices for perfect fermentation.
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Techniques and tips / 25 May 2025
Butter in Pastry: A Technical Ingredient with Many Faces
How to master butter in baking? Explore its different forms, technical roles, and the best substitutes to optimize your pastry recipes like a pro.
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Techniques and tips / 25 May 2025
Eggs in Pastry: A Must-Have Ingredient
Eggs are essential in baking. Discover the secrets of yolks, whites, and whole eggs: their chemical roles, pastry applications, and expert pro tips.
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Techniques and tips / 3 April 2025
How do you start a baking hobby?
Dreaming of starting your baking journey but not sure where to begin? Learn the basics, discover must-have baking tools, and find out how to improve fast.
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