{"id":85,"date":"2023-10-30T12:46:18","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T16:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/?p=85"},"modified":"2023-11-03T12:25:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T16:25:12","slug":"beginners-guide-to-making-macarons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/beginners-guide-to-making-macarons\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner&#8217;s Guide to Making Macarons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you always wanted to make macarons, but wasn&#8217;t sure how to start? Then try out this recipe with all the tips and tricks you need to get your baking journey started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"http:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/annie-spratt-0wpaGmOpiAo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Flour, eggs, salt, and a variety of other ingredients on a table\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-86\" style=\"border-color:#ffbae0;border-width:10px;aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:786px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/annie-spratt-0wpaGmOpiAo-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/annie-spratt-0wpaGmOpiAo-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/annie-spratt-0wpaGmOpiAo-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/annie-spratt-0wpaGmOpiAo-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/annie-spratt-0wpaGmOpiAo-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@anniespratt?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Annie Spratt<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/orange-fruit-beside-white-plastic-bottle-and-red-handled-scissors-0wpaGmOpiAo?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Cookie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 g egg whites room temperature 3 large eggs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>140 g almond flour 1 1\/2 cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>90 g granulated sugar just under 1\/2 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>130 g powdered sugar 1 cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla 5mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 tsp cream of tartar 800mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For the Buttercream<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 cup unsalted butter softened 226g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5 egg yolks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar 100g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp vanilla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 tbsp water 30mL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 pinch salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Someone piping pink batter onto a tray\" class=\"has-border-color wp-image-87\" style=\"border-color:#ffbae0;border-width:10px;aspect-ratio:0.6669921875;width:474px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/spectrum-comic.com\/webdev\/project-three\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/sincerely-media-DGA-FMJ9FC4-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sincerelymedia?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Sincerely Media<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/person-holding-white-and-pink-textile-DGA-FMJ9FC4?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sieve<\/strong> the icing sugar and the ground almonds together in a large bowl and whisk together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whiz the dry ingredients in the food processor and then sieve again. Repeat this process two more times. Seems like a lot but this is how you get a nice smooth top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whip the egg whites with the cream or tartar. Add salt and gradually add the sugar. Mix until the meringue reaches the soft peak stage. Add vanilla and any gel food coloring in at this point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The meringue needs to be whipped to <strong>STIFF<\/strong> peaks so it\u2019s actually best to finish the whisking off by hand. This way you\u2019ll have a better feel for then the meringue is done.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a third of the confectioner\u2019s sugar and almond mixture and fold in gently. Move the spatula in circular motions bringing material from underneath to the top. Add the remaining dry mixture and continue folding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll know it\u2019s ready when it has a <strong>\u201clava-like\u201d<\/strong> consistency, forming a thick ribbon that slowly blends back into itself when drizzled from your spatula. A figure \u201c8\u201d test will tell you when the consistency is correct. The batter should drizzle off the spatula and form an eight. Stop immediately at this point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer batter to a pastry bag fitted with a round tip, I usually use a 12 tip. Pipe onto a sheet of parchment paper fixed to a cookie sheet. You can use some batter as glue to hold the sheet steady. <strong>Pipe perpendicular to the surface<\/strong> and try to be consistent with the sizes. You can print a guide out and have it below the parchment paper to help you pipe uniform circles. When you are finishing the piping motion stop squeezing the bag and pull up with a circular motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tap the tray several times to remove air bubbles.<\/strong> Allow to sit for 40-60 minutes so the macaron batter forms a skin. You should be able to touch the shell and feel a dry surface. Heat oven to 300F. Bake for 12-15 minutes. You\u2019ll know they\u2019re done if the macaron shells don\u2019t wobble when you move them, but if they do then you may need to give them a bit more time in the oven if they are not done. Allow them to cool for about 10 minutes on the pan then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Pipe your filling onto the back of half the macaron shells. Form a sandwich and your french macarons are ready to enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/preppykitchen.com\/french-macarons\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/preppykitchen.com\/french-macarons\/\">Original article<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you always wanted to make macarons, but wasn&#8217;t sure how to start? 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