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The Pastry Chef Handbook: La Patisserie de Reference

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The Pastry Chef Handbook: La Patisserie de Reference is an essential guide for aspiring and professional pastry chefs alike, offering a thorough exploration of the craft. This comprehensive manual covers all stages of pastry making, from fundamental techniques like custard preparation in a bain-marie to advanced skills such as icing. It includes 100 detailed classical recipes, encompassing iconic desserts from Saint-HonorΓ© to Opera, illustrated with step-by-step visuals. The book also addresses important professional aspects such as nutrition, hygiene, service, and presentation, enhanced by QR codes linking to instructional videos on the companion BPI Campus site.
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This book is ideal for beginner to intermediate pastry chefs, culinary students, and food enthusiasts seeking a professional and practical approach to French patisserie. It serves as both a learning resource and a reference manual for those wishing to master classic techniques and recipes.

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Comprehensive in its content and practical in its approach, The Pastry Chef Handbook addresses all the professional steps necessary for this demanding and fascinating profession. In addition to the examples illustrated by step-by-step visuals and essential cultural elements, the book covers nutrition, hygiene, service, and presentation.

Beginner pastry chefs will be able to learn the basic rules and 100 preparation techniquesβ€”from making custard in a bain-marie to icing. Inside, there are also 100 detailed classical recipes ranging from Saint-HonorΓ© to Opera.

With the QR codes integrated throughout the book, readers will be able to consult professional videos to perfect their know-how on the companion BPI Campus site.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782857089353

Publisher: BPI

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: France

Imprint: BPI

Illustration: 1000 color photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 728

About the Author

Pierre-Paul Zeiher trained at SHG Strasbourg, an international hospitality and business school, and in some of the most beautiful Parisian houses. He taught in Biarritz, France, and Monaco before returning to Strasbourg. Jean-Michel Truchelut is a cooking and pastry teacher specializing in dietetics and nutrition.

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