This is a tutorial on how to macaronage or fold the batter for macarons. They may be difficult to learn, but macarons are a challenge worth accepting. Learning how to macaronage is one of the hardest parts of creating the excellent macaron. You may still be struggling with the macaronage stage. We have created this tutorial at the request of a viewer to help beginners understand the process. We want you to be successful in conquering the “world’s most difficult cookie” and are here to help!
What does it mean to macaronage? What if we did as the French and simply said “plier” the batter (pronounced plea yay) which translates to fold? Wouldn’t it be much easier to understand if we said “Fold in the dry ingredients into the meringue. Then deflate some of the batter until it becomes shiny, ribbons off the spatula and is self leveling?” Today we will show you how to macaronage and talk about it in depth. And Macaron Maggie makes a guest appearance with her family!
In case you want to look up the German Almond Meringue Cookie, here’s the name: Mandelmakronen. They are very, very delicious and even harder to say than macaron, but easier to make!
This how to macaronage for beginners is a viewer request video and specific to the French meringue macaron recipe previously shown on this channel. It can give you a general guideline for other French meringues but may not be suitable for heated meringue recipes. Look for tutorials specific to those methods. We do not use the heated meringue method.
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Recipe Tips & Tricks:
✔ If using a darker pan, reduce temperature 25F (4C) and bake an additional 5 - 10 minutes to prevent over browning.
✔ Avoid using food coloring when first learning how to make macarons. Food coloring can collapse the meringue or make it weak.
✔ Most people fail when first learning to macaronage and baking macarons. This is normal and part of the learning process. You get better the more you practice.
✔ Have fun learning to make macarons. Baking should be an enjoyable experience.
✔ Recipes were created by weighing ingredients. The recipe can be subject to change. Be sure to check the website for any alterations.
Happy Baking!
18 апр 2023
