Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method
By Lisa Maliga
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This unique cookbook is designed for bakers of all levels. Follow each carefully detailed recipe and bake stunning macarons that will impress any dessert lover.
Helpful information includes the best ingredients and equipment to stock your kitchen, resources, tips and troubleshooting, plus the easy macaronage technique that will save you time and energy.
With a photo of each recipe, Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method, offers everything you need to bake beautiful and delicious macarons. It features 20+ new tried-and-tested macaron recipes.
Some of the flavors include Minty Chocolate, Speculoos [Cookie Butter], Raspberry Cheesecake, and Apple Spice macarons.
Lisa Maliga
Lisa Maliga is an American author of contemporary fiction, psychological thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her nonfiction titles consist of how to make bath and body products with an emphasis on melt and pour soap crafting. When researching her latest cozy mystery, she discovered the art of baking French macarons. She continues to bake macarons, always trying new flavor combinations. When not writing, Lisa reads, watches movies, and is a huge fan of "The Walking Dead." Links: http://www.lisamaliga.com https://twitter.com/#!/lisamaliga https://twitter.com/#!/everythingshea http://pinterest.com/lisamaliga https://www.youtube.com/user/LisaMaliga
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Baking Macarons - Lisa Maliga
BAKING MACARONS:
The Swiss Meringue Method
Written and photographed by
Lisa Maliga
Copyright 2018 by Lisa Maliga
Disclaimer
This information is to demonstrate how various ingredients can be utilized. All of the information is based on my own research and is believed to be accurate. The author assumes no liability for misuse of ingredients or data and urges any crafter or baker to do their own testing to ensure the ingredients meet their own specifications.
If you wish to reproduce any part of this book, you must request permission in advance, as the material is protected under copyright law. All requests must be made via email to: lisa_maliga@msn.com
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By the Author of
Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide
Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide
Baking Macarons:
The Swiss Meringue Method
This unique cookbook is designed for bakers of all levels. Follow each carefully detailed recipe and bake stunning macarons that will impress any dessert lover.
Helpful information includes the best ingredients and equipment to stock your kitchen, resources, tips and troubleshooting, plus the easy macaronage technique that will save you time and energy.
With a photo of each recipe, Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method, offers everything you need to bake beautiful and delicious macarons. It features 20+ new tried-and-tested macaron recipes.
Some of the flavors include Minty Chocolate, Speculoos [Cookie Butter], Raspberry Cheesecake, and Apple Spice macarons.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1 RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
CHAPTER 2 MACARON SHELL INGREDIENTS
CHAPTER 3 TIPS & TROUBLESHOOTING
CHAPTER 4 COLORING MACARON SHELLS
CHAPTER 5 PIPING BAGS & TIPS
CHAPTER 6 MEASUREMENT EQUIVALENTS
CHAPTER 7 BAKING CHECKLIST
CHAPTER 8 THE STAGES IN PHOTOS
CHAPTER 9 MACARON SHELL RECIPES
Basic Macaron Shells
Almond Macarons
Apple Spice Macarons
Banana Coconut Macarons
Chocolate Macarons
Chocolate & Red Fruit Macarons
Cinnamon Roll Macarons
Cookie Butter [Speculoos] Macarons
Dark Chocolate & Butterscotch Macarons
Festive Cereal Macarons
Fig, Mascarpone & Honey Macarons
Froot Loops Macarons
Key Lime Marmalade Macarons
Key Lime Pie Oreo Macarons
Kiwi Swirl Macarons
Lemon Chia Seed Macarons
Lingonberry Macarons
Mango Peach Macarons
Mint Cookies & Cream Macarons
Minty Chocolate Macarons
Pina Colada Macarons
Raspberry Cheesecake Macarons
Strawberry Rhubarb Macarons
Zesty Lime Macarons
CHAPTER 10 THE RECIPE GUIDE
CHAPTER 11 RESOURCES
CHAPTER 12 RECOMMENDED BOOKS & WEBSITES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INTRODUCTION
DearbornMacarons are becoming increasingly popular to bake at home. At the grocery store, I noticed they carried three different brands of almond flour. A year ago, they only had one brand and it was in the health food aisle. The price of almond flour has also gone down, making these delicacies even more affordable.
I didn’t plan to write a book about French macarons, let alone a second one about the Swiss meringue method. Then I joined a wonderful Facebook group, All Things Macarons – Tips, Tricks and Techniques. I’m so grateful for the generous and talented members who shared their expertise and encouraged macaron bakers of all levels. The Swiss method was discussed and shown, along with the [gasp!] use of a stand mixer to do the macaronage process. If you’ve made macarons, or even watched a video, you’ve seen how the baker uses a spatula to combine the wet [meringue] and dry [almond flour and confectioners’ sugar] ingredients, which form the batter.
The macaronage process can be a bit tedious and time consuming. Some bakers recommend adding the dry ingredients to the meringue in three batches, others encourage you to dump it all in. Most opt for adding in two batches and carefully folding the mixture until it becomes glossy and is easy to pipe. The French method is the room temperature method but is very finicky and even if your macarons have the desired feet [pied], smooth tops, and nice dome like shapes, the insides may be hollow.
I’ve watched many videos on how to make macarons. I’ve read countless blogs where the author described his or her experiences with baking macarons. I’ve also bought and read numerous books where the author details the process of baking these small pastries. In only one book is the Swiss method written about and step-by-step photos shown. I include the book in my resources chapter.
Whether book, blog or video, the most common macaron baking instructions center around the French method, which is the use of aged
egg whites. The other is the Italian method, which calls for heating up the sugar and water syrup to 118 degrees Celsius and then carefully pouring it in the meringue while it’s being mixed. While some authors mention the fact that the Swiss method exists, many don’t acknowledge it.
The few Swiss macaron videos I’ve seen are from European or South American bakers. One man did the entire process with a hand whisk. Others used a hand mixer, but none of them mixed all the ingredients in the mixer; the dry ingredients and meringue were done like that of the French and Italian methods.
It’s amazing to see bakers of all skill levels using a variety of hand and stand mixers, but only for whipping the meringue. They don’t use them as intended. Some are brand new, top of the line models with loads of power. These mixers are ready to work, but they are dismissed from their job function, replaced with a one-dollar rubber spatula.
The Swiss method I’ve discovered is innovative because it has two different features from the traditional one. 1. Granulated or caster sugar are not necessary. 2. After the meringue is ready, the almond flour/confectioners’ sugar mixture is added to the bowl and mixed in a stand mixer for several seconds. You read that right, seconds, NOT minutes. No more macaronage by hand. This saves time, along with your shoulder and arm muscles. Best of all, it’s quite effective when not overmixed.
As with Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide, I go into a lot of detail about the technique needed to make these sweet little cookies. However, one thing hasn’t changed between the time I first began baking macarons and now. I continued to experiment with the amounts and types of ingredients needed for baking perfect macaron shells. I had a unique and proven technique that I was ready to share with people who want to have macarons that look as good as they taste. I was proud of my petite cookies with the cute little feet, the shiny domelike shells and the crunchy thin skin of the cookie covering the chewy inner macaron. There were no hollows, only a spongy pair of cookies that held a luscious filling.
Baking Macarons: The Swiss Meringue Method covers the simple techniques you’ll need along with the best type of equipment you should have to bake lovely macarons. You’ll also learn how the weather makes a difference, why you should invest in a digital kitchen scale and oven thermometer. I’ve spent lots of time, money, and hard work to get these recipes right. They are all unique and some are more suited to those who like their macarons sweet and others who enjoy their macarons with a little less sugar and are more classically flavored.
These macarons only require three main ingredients, not the usual four. However, I add a couple of minor ones that will help stabilize the meringue and discourage those annoying hollows. This method is for any level of baker providing you carefully read each recipe thoroughly along with the helpful suggestions.
When you have the ingredients weighed and sifted, the egg whites separated, and the baking trays lined, it’s time to bake macarons, Swiss style.
CHAPTER 1
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
DearbornYou may have some or all of the equipment and ingredients you need in your kitchen. If not, here’s a list:
Heavy duty baking sheets/trays.
Before I first began baking macarons, I went to a discount store and bought two flimsy baking sheets.