French Pâtisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
Master: French Pâtisserie is a Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts cookbook focused on French pastry recipes and techniques. Its 117 recipes are graded by difficulty, while more than 130 illustrated techniques and step-by-step instructions aim to support learning from foundational skills to more advanced desserts.
At a glance
- Recipes are graded by difficulty, allowing readers to progress through the material at their own pace.
- Coverage ranges from doughs, fillings and decorations to ice creams, sorbets, chocolates and festive desserts.
- The listing describes practical material in tables, diagrams and sidebars, alongside step-by-step text and images.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad subject coverage suits readers looking for more than a collection of individual dessert recipes.
- Difficulty grading and illustrated technique guidance give learners a way to build skills progressively.
- Customer feedback praises the recipe documentation, illustrations and completeness of the instructions.
Cons
- At 4.3 kg, the listed weight makes this a substantial book to handle or carry.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Flammarion |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 October 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 656 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 2080203185 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-2080203182 |
| Weight listed | 4.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.2 x 2.3 x 11.91 inches |
| Recipes | 117 recipes |
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| Techniques | more than 130 techniques with step-by-step illustrations |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback is mixed on value for money, so the book's extensive coverage may matter more to buyers than a low-cost or lightweight format.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks developing French pastry skills across a wide range of recipes.
- Experienced cooks seeking a substantial illustrated reference with technique guidance.
- Readers who prefer recipes organised by difficulty.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a lightweight cookbook for frequent carrying or one-handed use.
- Buyers who want a short, narrowly focused recipe collection.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights comprehensive coverage, well-documented recipes, illustrations and complete instructions. The listing's description of 117 recipes and more than 130 illustrated techniques gives practical context for those positive impressions. Value for money is disputed, and some customers mention the book's heaviness, which is relevant given its listed weight of 4.3 kg. Aggregate ratings are strongly concentrated in the top category, but they do not explain individual reasons for ratings.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the breadth of coverage, recipe documentation, illustrations and instructions.
Mixed feedback
- Customers disagree about whether the book offers good value for money.
- Some customers mention that the book is heavy.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes French pastry recipes and techniques, including doughs, fillings, decorations, frozen desserts, chocolates and festive specialties.
Is it suitable for beginners?
The recipes are described as graded by difficulty, and the book presents step-by-step technique guidance. The listing also includes advanced desserts, so readers can move beyond basic material.
How substantial is the book?
The listing gives a length of 656 pages and a weight of 4.3 kg, making it a sizeable reference rather than a compact cookbook.
