{"product_id":"the-fundamental-techniques-of-classic-pastry-arts-hardcover","title":"The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrench Culinary Institute\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJudith Choate\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive, culinary-school-level reference for classic pastry, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e presents the essential skills every serious pastry chef and dedicated home baker must master.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the internationally respected curriculum of New York's French Culinary Institute, this authoritative volume offers a deep foundation in traditional pastry techniques and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrganized by core categories--including tarts, cream puffs, puff pastry, creams and custards, breads and viennoiserie, cakes, and petits fours--each chapter opens with a clear overview of techniques before moving into carefully structured recipes. Many of these recipes originate from accomplished graduates of the French Culinary Institute's professional pastry program, reflecting real-world kitchen standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensively illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, the book emphasizes precision, process, and evaluation. Each recipe includes a checklist designed to help readers assess their results against professional benchmarks, reinforcing proper technique and consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal as both a training manual and a long-term reference, \u003ci\u003eThe Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for pastry students, professionals, and serious bakers seeking to master the foundations of classical pastry work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe French Culinary Institute\u003c\/b\u003e (now part of the Institute of Culinary Education) has been a leading authority in professional culinary education for decades, known for its rigorous, technique-driven approach to classical cooking and pastry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudith Choate\u003c\/b\u003e is a culinary educator and author whose work focuses on foundational techniques and professional standards in the pastry arts. As a contributor to the French Culinary Institute's instructional programs, she brings deep experience in translating culinary-school training into practical, reference-quality resources for cooks and bakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 512\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.86 x 10.24 x 9.24 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e IACP Crystal Whisk Award (2010)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e James Beard Foundation Book Awards (2010)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477030527283,"sku":"9781584798033","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/9rPnoqnN5F9781584798033.webp?v=1781618889","url":"https:\/\/rbangel-store.myshopify.com\/products\/the-fundamental-techniques-of-classic-pastry-arts-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}