Wednesday, May 13, 2015

The Pastry Arts & Common Questions By Students

By Jennifer Marie Anderson


There's no denying the fact that the pastry arts can prove to be a rewarding venture. Not only is there is a sense of hard work that cannot be denied, but it's easy to see that the treats being made will turn out sweet as well. However, if you're going to get involved in this topic, especially as a cooking student, you should never stop asking questions when needed. Hopefully these particular questions will help to expand your skill set in this regard.

"What temperature should my ingredients be at?" This will vary from one recipe to the next, as you can very well imagine. With that said, in most cases, you're better off ensuring that said ingredients are chilled ahead of time. This is especially true for pie crust, as this type of temperature will ensure that it comes out as flaky as possible. It's a strong talking point, to say the least, and it goes to show just how vital coolness is, in certain culinary regards.

"Are there ways to handle dough?" Of course, another way to ensure the most effective pastries is in how dough is handled. This particular ingredient has to be kneaded to a certain extent, so that it is not only elastic but able to be incorporated into any student's culinary pursuits. However, you cannot go overboard with this, since the dough will stand the chance of breaking apart otherwise. It's an important factor that, in my view, should be overstated.

"How can I store my pastries?" Of course, you may want to keep your pastries stored for the future, which is where other utilities in the kitchen will come into effect. Did you know that most pastries can be kept in the refrigerator, ensuring most of their freshness for a few days afterward? Of course, you should be able to detect when they go bad, since certain appearances and odors may be prevalent. It's fortunate, though, that these treats can be kept good for longer stretches of time if need be.

In terms of cooking, it's easy to see that the pastry arts is one of the most satisfying ventures to take up. There are so many treats which can be made, some of them potentially more prominent than others, and I am sure that others can attest to this. The pastry arts should help you better understand what said treats entail, in all possible respects. After this knowledge is accumulated, your skills as a chef will only become that much stronger.




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