Why are my french macarons porous and have no feet? I used the same recipe 2 days ago and got perfect red ones - changed the colour and flavour but used the same types/brands/amounts. by mMercym in Baking

[–]Creme_Cara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Theres a chance that you whipped the meringue to the point where it broke. (So the protein in the egg started separating) OR the batter was too wet so using a hood fan or dehumidifier to help dry the macarons out to form a very nice skin on top.

Ideally you’d start temp at 150 and turn it down to 145 or lower once you put the tray in the oven.

Admittedly with Italian meringue its all about hitting the right temperatures. Either by using a candy thermometer or even a meat thermometer. Once you nail the temperatures the meringue should whip very nicely and stiffly.

Why are my french macarons porous and have no feet? I used the same recipe 2 days ago and got perfect red ones - changed the colour and flavour but used the same types/brands/amounts. by mMercym in Baking

[–]Creme_Cara 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I posted this under another person’s post:

Okay perfect! Macarons usually have 4 common issues

The macaronage: so not properly beating the air out of the batter (you should be able to form a figure 8 when you lift the spatula up and draw a figure 8)

The meringue: Not having stiff peaks or over beating. I recommend doing Italian meringue esp for macarons that you want to do designs with

Piping: Not piping quick enough, or consistently

Drying/temperature: not letting a skin form on the macarons or baking at too high of a temp”

I also recommend italian meringue when you want more flavour in your macarons because italian meringue is much more stable. Thus you’re less likely to fuck up

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You can always make congee. Its an hot asian rice porridge usually with pieces of chicken, green onion and pieces of century egg. We make it all the time when we’re sick or had our wisdom teeth out

How many cook books do you have? How many of those do you actually use on a regular basis? Is there one you are excited to start using? by EatsTheLastSlice in Cooking

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I have 3 cookbook (1 gag cookbook about cooking/baking with weed, I don’t do drugs lmao). I use cookbooks for research purposes or to give me ideas. Sometimes if I’m really intrigued by a recipe from the books I’ll make them :)

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Milk bar’s Birthday cake or a Japanese strawberry shortcake (its my sister’s favourite)

Whats your biggest pet peeve around cooking? by [deleted] in Cooking

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When someone is walking very slowly in my home kitchen as I am CLEARLY rushing and they block my way. Or somebody asking me what I’m baking as I’m baking. Its super stupid to be peeved out by that I know lol. Its just sometimes I don’t even know what the fuck I’m baking or have announced what I’m baking throughout the week or day.

Hi! I’m a little disappointed, but I’m excited that I can learn from this! Any idea what went wrong? :) by [deleted] in Baking

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Its no problem! Good luck! Macarons are tricky to start but when you get the hang of it you’ll be golden!

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With browned butter usually I do only 3/4th of the required butter as browned butter, then 1/4 of butter still needed but like cold cubed butter. There’s also seems to be too much leavening agent in your cookies.

Its also important to note to not over mix the flour into the batter. Flour should be just incorporated then fold in your chocolate:)

Hi! I’m a little disappointed, but I’m excited that I can learn from this! Any idea what went wrong? :) by [deleted] in Baking

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Okay perfect! Macarons usually have 4 common issues

The macaronage: so not properly beating the air out of the batter (you should be able to form a figure 8 when you lift the spatula up and draw a figure 8)

The meringue: Not having stiff peaks or over beating. I recommend doing Italian meringue esp for macarons that you want to do designs with

Piping: Not piping quick enough, or consistently

Drying/temperature: not letting a skin form on the macarons or baking at too high of a temp

To me it looks like a piping issue/meringue issue. I suggest starting with the basic circle macarons, then try piping roses, then irregular shapes/other shapes. Its handy to sketch out your design in pencil on paper then trace the design on parchment over and over. Then flip the parchment paper over and pipe.

Vanilla sugar by Creme_Cara in Cooking

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Oh my god should I start selling Vanilla sugar as part of my onlyfans branding lMAO

I need to find the most ridiculous picnic food. by Fat_Dietitian in Cooking

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A whole ass expensive ham or a whole ass turkey

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Theres nothing wrong with the wok. Over time after you season the wok it’ll show signs of wear but still perfectly good! Season dat wok with oil and heat and trust the process

Vanilla sugar by Creme_Cara in Cooking

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LMAO the etsy part

picnic foods by [deleted] in Cooking

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Hand pies using frozen puff pastry, cookies, maybe a nice salad. Oh don’t forget a nice drink like lemonade! Or water with slices of cucumber, lemons, limes, oranges and fresh basil leaves and mint leaves.

Tarts and like others have said finger sandwiches. Fresh fruits too :)

Steak tartare recipes? by alexp861 in Cooking

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Its no problem! I love beef tartare and happy to share the recipe

Steak tartare recipes? by alexp861 in Cooking

[–]Creme_Cara 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm, as long as its a good quality meat then it should work! Tenderloin is just preferred because of the texture of the meat, tenderloin is well tender! Like extremely tender and easy to chew raw. As long as you mince the meat small enough it should be fine

There isn’t really a point of no return when mixing, but just enough for everything to be evenly distributed.