French Patisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts Hardcover – November 14, 2017

Muy Bueno , Muy Completo!Excelente explicado y detallado.655 paginas

Great book!

This is a fabulous book! If you are a baker, this could be your bible. Some of the ingredients are not easy if impossible to find. In any case it’s a beautiful book.

ITS LIKE A COLLEGE ART HISTORY BOOK: A HUGE THICK VOLUME OF PHOTOS OF BEAUTIFUL ART WORKS. I HAVEN'T MADE ANYTHING FROM IT YET THOUGH, BUT IT SURE IS A TREASURE JUST TO BEHOLD.

I don’t usually leave reviews but I felt compelled to after receiving my book. An instructional French pastry book would not be complete or authentic, without well written step by step instructions for simple traditional to phenomenally complex recipes, accompanied by beautiful pictures on high quality paper. Down to the ribbons for page markers, the book’s authors and contributors thought of everything. Nothing has been left out, from quality ingredient recommendations, to tips on how to prepare each tiny component to make the perfect pastry. I am literally in love with this book, and studying from cover to cover. I can only express my gratitude and appreciation for the contributors of this book who must have spent so much time, and passed on their traditions. I am only a home cook, but I have loved cooking and baking for my whole life. I care about making my food perfect for my loved ones, so they can understand the love I put into it. That is why I am so grateful for this book. You must purchase if you have a passion for baking and appreciate tradition as well. Ce livre est parfait et très spécial, il faut l'acheter !

Such a comprehensive guide with great pictures and instructions. I love that there are recipes for every level so you can progress in your skills.

Midwestern amateur baker here... I have always wanted to learn to make some of those delicious French pastries you see on all the cooking shows and competitions. CHALLENGE accepted. I tried my hand at chocolate Croissants.I made 2 batches. 1st batch edible, 2nd batch almost perfect. The book is not perfect for directions. You have to flip to several different chapters to put the full dessert together. It could be better with step by step. I had to use YouTube to see the laminating process, the photos and directions were lacking. I will continue to work my way through the book making more desserts and challenging myself. The book itself is beautiful and heavy! You could use to defend yourself if needed.

I have nothing but nice things to say about this text. It's a massive book -- coffee-table sized for sure -- and it's full of exemplary instruction on pastry basics, as well as some beautiful, classic recipes.The instructions for techniques are accompanied by large, clear photos. Ingredients and equipment are noted ahead of time.If you don't have the time or money to go to pastry school, this is a great compromise in terms of self-paced learning.