Maison Kayser's French Pastry Workshop

By (author) Kayser, Eric; By (author) Kayser Eric
Short description/annotation
Learn the art of French pastry from one of Paris''s best bakers and founder of the renowned Maison Kayser, which has more than 100 shops worldwide.
Description
From festive creations to simple but sophisticated fare, chef Eric Kayser will not only provide his recipes but the expert insight you need to replicate his delectable creations. The more than 70 recipes include his bakery bestsellers, including raspberry macaroons, lemon curd meringue tartlets, epiphany cake, Yule logs, financiers, chocolate and hazelnut tarts, among others. Hundreds of photos show the beautiful pastries, and provide step-by-step instructions for anything tricky. A pictogram system helps readers distinguish the recipe''s level of difficulty.
Biographical note
Eric Kayser, a fourth-generation French baker, opened his first artisanal French boulangerie in Paris in 1996. Today, Maison Kayser has more than 100 shops in 20 different countries. Since opening his first U.S. shop in New York in 2012, he has been voted the best bread by New York Magazine and one of America''s best bakeries by USA Today.