Macaroons

Le Festin - Camille

Bounjourno!

Can you guess what I am baking today? I'm guessing you probably can considering the title I chose for this post. So yes, I had my first attempt at making the very sought after, very expensive, the dessert with the reputation of being extremely easy to screw up; Macaroons. (pronounced Mah-Kha-Rons) I watched this SORTED food tutorial on YouTube the other day and decided that it was easy enough to make. Click the link to see the tutorial and the list of ingredients + recipe. I have to say, it was not as difficult as I thought it would be although mine didn't turn out as pretty as it should.

The ingredients are simple, egg whites, icing sugar or confectioners sugar, caster sugar, ground almonds, flavourings (optional) and food colouring (also optional) Ignore the 3 egg yolks there, I just separated them and didn't remember to take it out of the photo. Below are some photos of the process, mine didn't turn out as pretty and it was probably the heat but I do believe that if you follow the recipe on that website it will work and it tastes good too. I just need some practice with piping and the folding to make it look better. I will definitely try these again, they're great especially for parties and gifts.

Try it for yourself and tell me how it goes. I promise it is easy and even though mine didn't turn out great the first time, doesn't mean yours wont too. Its a matter of skill and patience. If you do decide to do, comment and share your results with me. I would love to hear from you. 

XOXO

rachelchia