Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes
Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes James Beard Award-winning writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the secrets of the cakes Parisians bake at home: the gteau in its many splendors from…
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Gateau: The Surprising Simplicity of French Cakes
James Beard Award-winning writer Aleksandra Crapanzano shares the secrets of the cakes Parisians bake at home: the gteau in its many splendors from the simplest yogurt cakes to deceptively easy bches de Nol, from nut tortes to boozy flourless chocolate cakes, from yuzu madeleines to rum-soaked babas.When we think of French desserts, we tend to imagine ornate creations and confections. But that is exactly what Parisians make and eat. Perhaps we envision a tarte Tatin, but rarely a homemade cake, whipped up on a weeknight with little fuss.
Who hasn't wondered if the French are born knowing how to make the exquisitely fine layers of puff pastry for a mille-feuille, or how to poach Gteaux are simple, delicious cakes, both sweet and savory, served to family and friends.You might expect elaborate home baking to rival the extraordinary pâtisseries in town.
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