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The Art of the Chocolatier

By Ewald Notter

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The Art of the Chocolatier

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THE ART OF THE CHOCOLATIER Becoming a successful chocolatier requires artistry, talent, and a range of well-honed pastry and confectionery skills. This book, from renowned chocolatier and pastry chef Ewald Notter, teaches those skills in a stunningly illustrated full-color format and provides a complete education in chocolate work—from basic chocolate making to advanced showpiece construction. Notter begins with an in-depth overview of chocolate, including all of the skills required for producing truffles, slabbed pralines, and other simple candies. He then presents the essential concepts and vital techniques for creating gorgeous large-scale chocolate showpieces that engage the imagination and delight the senses. The book includes detailed descriptions, clear and well-illustrated instructions, step-by-step explanations of techniques, and expert advice on these and other topics: - THE BASICS OF CHOCOLATE AND OTHER INGREDIENTS A history of chocolate, its harvesting and production, couverture, and other confectionery ingredients such as nuts, spices, sugars, and liquors. - ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT All the tools of the trade, including appliances, hand tools, molds, frames, and other candy tools. - CHOCOLATE COMPOSITION AND BASIC TECHNIQUES Including tempering, dipping, sugar boiling, and caramelizing nuts. - SIMPLE AND ADVANCED METHODS AND RECIPES Including gianduja, marzipan, ganache, and a broad range of chocolate pralines. - DECORATING TECHNIQUES Using transfer sheets, airbrushing, and casting, filling, capping, and finishing molded candies. - CHOCOLATE SHOWPIECE CREATION Including bases and tubes, décor, modeling, painting, piping, creating flowers, and assembly of three-dimensional figures. The Art of the Chocolatier is the only book on the market that covers the full spectrum of chocolate work, from fundamental concepts to beautiful final products. For pastry students, working professionals, and serious home confectioners who want to improve their skills with chocolate, this is the ultimate guide to the chocolatier's art.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
416
Release Date:
2011-01-14
Publication Date:
2011-01-18
Publisher:
Wiley
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0470398841
ISBN13:
9780470398845
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
1393 g
Height:
230 cm
Width:
287 cm
Thickness:
37 cm
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