pastry cooking techniques

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Top and tail the vegetable. Cut in half and then square off the edges. Cut the vegetable into thin slices, gather the slices on top of each other and cut into very thin strips.

How to caramelise a creme brulee

Make sure that your cr?me brul?es are cold and set. Sprinkle a layer of demerara sugar on top and then use a chef's blowtorch to caramelise the sugar. Allow to cool and harden before serving.

How to butter a souffle mould

Use a pastry brush to coat your ramekins with a thin layer of soft butter. Make sure to use upward strokes so that the souffl? is not restricted by the butter or sugar as it rises. Dust the ramekin ...

How to line a mold with baking parchment

Cut the baking parchment into strips slightly wider than the height of your pastry ring. Roll the parchment up and then drop into the pastry ring. Push the parchment to the edges of the ring and it ...

How to make a roux

A roux is a mixture of flour and butter which forms the base of a bechamel sauce or can be used to thicken a sauce. Melt the butter over a medium heat and then start whisking in the butter. Cook ...

How to pipe macaroons

Place the mixture in a piping bag and tie a knot in the top. Hold the knot between your thumb and forefinger and squeeze the piping bag from the top. Stick the baking parchment to the baking tray a ...

Using whole vanilla pods

To remove the seeds from a vanilla pod: flatten the pod against your chopping board and use the tip of a knife to cut the pod in half, leaving the top attached. Open out the vanilla pod and the use ...

How to cook pancakes

Heat a frying pan and add a little oil. Add the pancake batter so that the pan is coated with a thin layer. The edges of the pancakes will cook first - once they are golden brown, turn or flip the ...

How to make sabayon

Place the egg yolks, marsala and sugar in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Whisk vigorously and the mixture will thicken as air is incorporated and the egg yolks cook. Once the mixture is ...

How to roll a brandy snap

Remove the brandy snaps from the oven and allow to cool a little. Place on a cool surface and then roll each brandy snap around the handle of a spoon. Leave to cool and they will set and become ...