What are Macarons?
January 30th 2023
Macarons are originally from France and they're smaal round airy biscuits stuck together with a soft filling. The biscuits are made from almond flour, sugar, icing sugar and egg white. You can also use the FunCakes Mix for Macarons to make these delicious biscuits. Macarons come in differect colours, flavours and they are very airy. The creations with macarons are endles! Are you curious already? Then read on!
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The perfect Macaron
The biscuits or shells of macrons should be crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. It is important that the shells have a 'foot', without it it's not a real macaron. The foot of a macaron is at the bottom of the biscuit/shell. While resting, a skin forms on the puffed-up macarons, which helps to push the macaron up during baking. This creates a foot.
The Taste
The flavour of macarons comes mainly from the filling between the shells. The shells themselves have an almond-like nutty flavour with a hint of sweetness. The combinations you can make with macarons is endless! For instance, you can make fresh macarons with green apple, or with a fuller flavour such as caramel macarons.
Texture
Macarons have a specific texture and appearance. The outside of the shell should have a smooth top with no bumps, cracks or rough edges. In addition, the outside of the shell should be crisp and not hard. The macaron should not be moist, but not dry either.
Having trouble baking macarons? Then read our blog on tips and tricks when baking macarons.
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