Basic French Macarons
Desserts French macarons are variety of sandwich cookie based on almond meringue and a sweet filling.
Before you start
A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.
Preparation checklist
- Read all 10 method steps from beginning to end.
- Measure and arrange all 6 listed ingredients.
- Keep the recipe open and follow each step in order; the source does not state a total time.
Recipe notes & preparation tips
Common fillings for macarons include jam, buttercream frosting, and ganache.
It's very important to get the batter to the correct texture when making macarons. After adding the almond mixture, the mixture will get thinner as you continue to fold it. If it is too thick, you won't get nice, smooth, even shells—they will be too stiff and full of air. On the other hand, if the batter gets too thin, it will spread too much and will not hold the proper cookie shape. Your goal is to stop folding the batter when it flows off the spatula in a ribbon (not in one clump) and takes about 10 seconds (not less) to dissolve back into the rest of the batter. Note that you cannot go back once you have over-mixed the batter.
Adapted from the source recipe's notes.Method
- 01
Combine the almond flour and icing sugar. Sift to remove lumps, and set aside.
- 02
Add the superfine sugar to the egg whites, and whip them to stiff peaks.
- 03
Add the food coloring to the egg whites and continue beating until incorporated.
- 04
Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to fold the almond flour mixture into the meringue in 3 batches. Mix until you get a lava-like batter (see notes).
- 05
Transfer the batter to a pastry bag fitted with an 8 mm round nozzle. Pipe 3 cm rounds on a baking sheet lined with baking paper.
- 06
Tap the sheet lightly on your work surface to even and flatten the mixture. Leave to air-dry for 30 minutes until a film forms on the surface of the cookies.
- 07
Bake for 12 minutes at 150°C with convection.
- 08
Remove from the oven and let cool completely. It's a good idea to move the parchment onto a cooling rack to avoid carryover cooking.
- 09
Peel the shells from the parchment, and sort them into pairs of equally sized shells.
- 10
Sandwich the cookies together with your desired filling.
Ready to serve
Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.
Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!Source & licence
This recipe was adapted and reformatted from Wikibooks Cookbook . Text: CC BY-SA 4.0. Image: CC BY 2.0, credited to Rebecca Krebs; view original image record .
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