Chapter 1
The sourdough guardians of Paris
Chapter 2
The pastry rebels who rewrote the rules
Chapter 3
The ancient flatbreads and clay ovens of the East
Chapter 4
The sweet panaderías and panettone masters
YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of master bakers
Ch 2 · The pastry rebels who rewrote the rules
alicecooks Pastry Rebels
Flip the fold, wrap the gold, we put the dough inside the butter and we rise flakier than ever!
alicecooks Water inside éclair and cream puff dough rapidly turns to steam at 200 degrees Celsius, inflating the pastry
alicecooks A French pastry chef stands before freshly baked baguettes, croissants, and sourdough boules.
Fun Fact
The Cronut trademark: Chef Dominique Ansel trademarked the name 'Cronut' within nine days of its launch to protect his viral pastry invention.
Glossary
cronut (noun)
A deep-fried pastry made from laminated dough that is shaped and filled like a doughnut. Chef Dominique Ansel introduced this hybrid pastry at his New York bakery in May 2013.
A deep-fried pastry made from laminated dough that is shaped and filled like a doughnut. Chef Dominique Ansel introduced this hybrid pastry at his New York bakery in May 2013.
Quiz
Which famous pastry chef is widely referred to as the 'Picasso of Pastry' for his revolutionary macaron flavors?
Quiz
What French culinary term describes Cédric Grolet's hyper-realistic fruit desserts that fool the eye?
Quiz
What three distinct flavors make up Pierre Hermé's famous signature 'Ispahan' macaron combination?
Quiz
Which physical force causes choux pastry to expand and form a hollow center during baking?
Quiz
How many months did Dominique Ansel spend developing and testing recipes before perfecting the Cronut?
Quiz
In which city did French pastry chef Dominique Ansel first introduce the viral Cronut in May 2013?
Quiz
What is the outer shell of Cédric Grolet's famous optical illusion lemon dessert made of?