Macarons: A recipe that actually works
Right so after making the Macarons it would simply be selfish not to share the recipe no? so here it is: Arm yourself with the following: 2 baking sheets, baking paper/silicone mat, a piping bag with 1/2 inch round nozzle a small piping bag for the filling/sandwich bag Ingredients: For the shells: 100g egg whites 125g Almond flour 150g confectioners / icing sugar 100g granulated sugar and a pinch of salt For the filling: 80g chocolate (I use Cadbury) 40g cream and a smidge of vanilla extract if desired Method: Sift the icing sugar and almond flour together. They need to be sifted to create a smooth shell. You will notice you are left with 1-2tbsp almond flakes, Just set those aside or pop them in your mouth. these may also be lightly toasted and used as the macaron topping. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Place the whites in a large bowl and add a pinch of salt. (The salt stabilizes the egg, cream of ...