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researching the recipe

Macaron Mishaps #6: Researching the Recipe

More of the story behind learning how to make macarons develops below. I decided to spend the evening researching the recipe for the french macaron after last time. There had to be an answer to...

plain old cookie

Macaron Mishaps #5: Plain Old Cookie

Still continuing my lessons on how to make a macaron, I decided to remove one of the variables and make a plain old cookie. After all, I was determined to make this cookie even if it took me years....

Footless and Puffy

Macaron Mishaps #4: Footless and Puffy

Continuing my lesson on the search for the perfect macaron, I will now discuss footless and puffy cookies. Since I'm now trying this for the fourth time, I'm getting smart. Starting by taking notes,...

Cracks and Domes

Macaron Mishaps #3: Cracks and Domes

Cracks and domes, flat and hollow, expect the unexpected when learning to bake a french macaron. Macarons are indeed a finicky little sandwich cookie. It's not called the world's most difficult...

Hollow over-baked shells

Macaron Mishaps #2: Hollow Over-Baked Shells

While learning to make macarons, there are going to be many macaron mishaps for the typical baker. Perhaps you've already read part one of this series on my journey of learning to make the most...

Macaron Mishaps Speckled and Suntanned

Macaron Mishaps #1: Speckled and Suntanned

Join me in my journey of learning how to make macarons. Macaron Mishaps Speckled and Suntanned is part one and it gets funnier as time moves on. Eventually, I cracked the code on how to make...