How to Make the Perfect Macarons?

Macarons are one of the most popular desserts around, and with good reason. They’re simple to make, and they taste great. But there are a few things you need to know in order to make them perfectly. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about macarons, from the ingredients you need to the steps you need to take in order to create the perfect cookies.

• • • • Equipment Needed
      • The Recipe for Macarons
      • How to Make the Macarons
      • Tips for Making Perfect Macarons

Equipment Needed

We will be discussing the necessary equipment needed to make the perfect macarons. This includes everything from an baking sheet to a piping bag and even a scales.

Before starting, make sure you have all of your ingredients ready and waiting.

Next,preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Once your oven is heated up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl,

In a large bowl,combine the ground almonds, sugar, egg whites, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined. Be sure not to overmix or you’ll end up with tough macarons.

To fill and pipe the macarons shells, use a piping bag fitted with a small round tip (such as Ateco 888). Start by drawing an outline of the shell on top of one half of the dough ball.

Then start filling in the center of each shape with batter, making sure not to overfill them. Finally, press down firmly on the dough balls to form them into disk-like shapes before placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown in color. Allow cool completely before serving.

The Recipe for Macarons

Making macarons is a simple process that can be easily accomplished with the right tools and ingredients. The recipe for macarons follows.

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the egg whites, sugar, and salt until combined. Place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes to cold up the mixture.

3. Add the almond powder to the mixture and continue to beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the Raido syrup, if desired (note: this will make your macarons sweeter).

4. Place 1/3 of the batter onto one of the prepared baking sheets and spread it into an even layer with a spatula. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges (watch carefully so they don’t burn). Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Repeat with remaining batter, spacing evenly between two baking sheets.

5. Once all of the batter has been used, fill a pastry bag fitted with a round tip with about 1/2 tablespoon of batter per macaron (or use a spoon). Pipe small circles onto each cooled cookie sheet (about 2 inches in diameter), being sure not to touch any other cookie sheet surfaces while doing so. Tap gently on your countertop several times after forming.

How to Make the Macarons

There are a few steps to making macarons that will result in beautifully crafted cookies with a perfect shape and smooth, glossy outer surface. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully, as small mistakes can result in tough and dry cookies.

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2) In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
3) In another medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
4) Add butter in pieces to flour mixture and use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in vanilla extract. Stir in milk just until combined. Do not overmix batter.
5) Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form again. Gradually add flour mixture to egg whites, beating until all of the ingredients are well combined. Fold in blueberry jam or other fruit preserves (if using). [Note. You can also replace blueberry jam with another type of preserves.]

Tips for Making Perfect Macarons

Macarons are a French pastry that use almond flour and egg whites to create the famed light and fluffy shells. While they are simple to make, there are a few tips that will help you produce perfect macarons every time.

 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sift together the almond flour and confectioners’ sugar before adding in the eggs whites. Be sure to avoid any lumps while mixing!
Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the batter, then pipe small rounds onto a Silpat or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely before frosting them.