Cooking & Food· France
Pastry School: 101 Step-by-Step Recipes
by Le Cordon BleuAggregate Editorial Score15/100
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Published 2019448 pagesEnglish
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Published in 2019, Pastry School: 101 Step-by-Step Recipes established Le Cordon Bleu as one of the defining voices in cooking & food. Le Cordon Bleu's official pastry manual provides a thorough introduction to professional pastry techniques with 101 step-by-step recipes, from classic French pastries to modern interpretations. Stunning photography accompanies clear, precise instructions. Themes of pastry, baking, French cuisine run through the work.
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Recipes, food culture, and culinary history.
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Pastry School brings the rigour and precision of Le Cordon Bleu's culinary education into the home kitchen. The step-by-step format makes complex techniques — from tempering chocolate to laminating dough — genuinely accessible without sacrificing professional standards.
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