Product Description

"This compact menu from the renown French chef explains the basic recipe preparations, as well as more advanced constructions like gateau and Gateau St Honore."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #466 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-03
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 304 pages

Review
"If your daunted by making your own pastry, here's the book to quell your fears. Michel Roux... explains the basics from shortcrust to choux pastry in simple-to-follow steps." --BBC Good Food Magazine, 1st November 2008

Review
"This compact menu from the renowned French Chef explores the basic recipe preparations, as well as more advanced constructions liek croissants and Gateau St Honore."

Review
"Michel Roux's latest offering is chock full fo delicious recipes, some of which might be challenging, but it feels achievable thanks to his simple and straightforward approach."

Customer Reviews

The Return of the Master
Oh, at last, Michel's definitive text on pastry. And that's just what it is. A joy from start to finish, with absolutely scrumptious, classy recipes, alongside authoritative, yet accessible techniques on making pastry, including two kinds of puff: classic and rough, depending on what time you have. If you lack self-belief in the pastry-making department, this soon-to-be cookbook classic will arm you with all the confidence and skills you need.

Simply the best
This is quite simply 'the' best book on pastries. Simple instructions. Well written. Good photogaphy. And, the recipes work, unlike some books I have. I can't recommend this book highly enough. You won't be disappointed.

Masterclass
One of the best cook books I have ever bought. It is a brilliant guide: it is easy to follow; clearly illustrated and covers everything to do with the subject.
Beyond that, Michel Roux just wants you to have a go and shares the information that will enable you to do that.