tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post5491464219617603894..comments2024-03-27T03:27:40.462-04:00Comments on Tried and Twisted: March of Macarons: French Macaron TutorialTried and Twistedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00246071740719212293noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-10926068930438788752015-07-11T08:38:50.196-04:002015-07-11T08:38:50.196-04:00Also, some of the colors just naturally show up a ...Also, some of the colors just naturally show up a bit pastel. Pink is notorious for that, so I often add a little red to make it more vibrant. I picked up a variety pack of food coloring so I could really play with the shades.Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246071740719212293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-64565667735359676572015-07-11T08:34:24.523-04:002015-07-11T08:34:24.523-04:00Hello Lori. I use Ateco brand soft gel paste color...Hello Lori. I use Ateco brand soft gel paste coloring. The color fades when it is baked, so make sure the color in the mixing bowl is just a shade brighter than the final finish you're hoping for. Hope that helps!Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00246071740719212293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-525913622525195692015-05-14T01:07:30.389-04:002015-05-14T01:07:30.389-04:00help I can't get the deep colors your showing ...help I can't get the deep colors your showing here...I've used gel and powder and no matter how much I add it turns more of a pastel?? What's your secret?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11197025723943751922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-56485551860053566992015-01-12T13:58:12.482-05:002015-01-12T13:58:12.482-05:00i have an oven with a top element only. i've t...i have an oven with a top element only. i've tried a pizza stone and tried baking the macarons on a shelf just above the stone and with the tray actually on the stone. i've also baked them with tin foil gentle spread over the top of the macarons. i am cooking them at 130 degrees, restricting myself to the front middle of the oven as its a different temperature in other parts of the oven despite being fan assisted. whatever i do they get browned on top and remain sticky inside, often collapsing and leaving hollow shells. is there anything else i can do? can i cook them slower and would that help? thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065500715439184473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-90361755766147275142013-09-17T11:56:33.938-04:002013-09-17T11:56:33.938-04:00Thank you so much, Dr. Missus Cupcake! I'm gla...Thank you so much, Dr. Missus Cupcake! I'm glad it was helpful. We have trouble with humidity here in Pennsylvania too, which will leave the surface of the shell tacky to the touch for much longer. Air conditioning helps me avoid this. Or you could try running a fan?<br /><br />But in the end, I find that sticky shells don't cause too much trouble. The feet are just a little smaller and less defined unfortunately.Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-50826968007164945052013-09-12T10:37:08.593-04:002013-09-12T10:37:08.593-04:00Hello! I found this blog VERY helpful! I bake maca...Hello! I found this blog VERY helpful! I bake macarons for a bakery and they always come out great! Yesterday (VERY RAINY DAY) I whipped up a batch using the same recipe I always use. I put them out to dry, after three hours they were still sticky. What are your thoughts?Dr. Missus CupcaKehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14352923236889329494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-42948440439837770542013-07-21T22:06:14.156-04:002013-07-21T22:06:14.156-04:00Glad to hear it's helpful for you, Zainab! Tha...Glad to hear it's helpful for you, Zainab! Thanks for stopping by!Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-1742929004633626532013-07-21T22:05:15.682-04:002013-07-21T22:05:15.682-04:00Alexis, I just saw macarons on the America Baking ...Alexis, I just saw macarons on the America Baking Competition too. Thanks for following!Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-12023826201024334992013-07-21T15:48:27.037-04:002013-07-21T15:48:27.037-04:00I love macarons and have been battling with making...I love macarons and have been battling with making successful batches. This is a great post! Thanks for all the great tips. Will be referring back to it often. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15637742428921391620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-7912535694627953322013-06-24T13:56:41.951-04:002013-06-24T13:56:41.951-04:00I've always wanted to make but have never give...I've always wanted to make but have never given them a shot. I just saw them made on that the baking show on CBS and thought I need to try.<br /><br />Great tips thanks! I'm your newest follower :)Alexis AKA MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10829562970824293447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-38900819341288607582013-05-24T21:56:58.531-04:002013-05-24T21:56:58.531-04:00Thank you for the feedback, Caroline! I have notic...Thank you for the feedback, Caroline! I have noticed that I have the tendency to over-mix, so I'm being more mindful about that. I've been curious about the Italian method, so I want to give that a try sometime once I've mastered the French method. If the Italian macs are less brittle, so much the better! Thanks!<br />Toodles,<br />SaraTried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-324897969384136722013-05-24T19:02:14.855-04:002013-05-24T19:02:14.855-04:00Hello, if I may say, your macarons were cracked be...Hello, if I may say, your macarons were cracked because you mixed them too much. It is very tricky to "macaroner" with the French meringue recipe and you have to be careful. I gravitated toward the Italian meringue method as the macarons aren't as brittle :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-44996667939323944902013-04-02T11:23:50.267-04:002013-04-02T11:23:50.267-04:00Hi Esther! Thanks for stopping by!
Only having one...Hi Esther! Thanks for stopping by!<br />Only having one baking sheet would definitely make things trickier. Yes, the meringue will deflate while waiting, regardless of whether it is in a piping bag or in a bowl, so I always pipe all of my batter immediately onto two trays. Maybe you could half the recipe so you only have enough batter for one pan at a time.<br /><br />As for the feet, that's always the hardest part! I have the bad habit of overmixing sometimes during macaronage, so that is usually what kills the feet for me. Make sure your almond flour and powdered sugar are fine and sifted, so you won't need to mix as long. Hopefully that will help!<br /><br />The other possibility is that your meringue might not have been strong enough, so make sure peaks are really whipped stiff. <br /><br />Hope you have better luck on your next batch!Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-47750831182831856212013-04-02T11:02:45.009-04:002013-04-02T11:02:45.009-04:00Hi! I found your site after reading about 50 other...Hi! I found your site after reading about 50 other detailed posts. :) I just tried making macarons again for the 5th time and my cookies had no feet. I will have to try again!<br /><br />A question for you: after you pipe the macarons, what do you do with the remaining batter while waiting for the piped macarons to dry out? while doing this, my egg whites deflated since they were just left on the counter (covered) and I only have 1 baking sheet. Thank you in advance for your help!esther (ambitious deliciousness)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11368646633299115538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-49438917146241815902013-03-26T08:02:38.467-04:002013-03-26T08:02:38.467-04:00My pleasure! Thanks for hosting the party!
SaraMy pleasure! Thanks for hosting the party!<br />SaraTried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-54088323047456024022013-03-23T18:54:37.095-04:002013-03-23T18:54:37.095-04:00Yummy! Thanks for sharing your tutorial @ Submari...Yummy! Thanks for sharing your tutorial @ Submarine Sunday!<br /><br />Navy Wifey PetersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-50076358129706962462013-03-23T15:15:37.235-04:002013-03-23T15:15:37.235-04:00My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed and are f...My pleasure! I'm so glad you enjoyed and are following!Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-69785704828079853632013-03-23T15:12:58.327-04:002013-03-23T15:12:58.327-04:00Hope this helps, Anjana!Hope this helps, Anjana!Tried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-59152337038351981552013-03-23T13:15:04.957-04:002013-03-23T13:15:04.957-04:00These are fabulous!! Thanks for the awesome tutor...These are fabulous!! Thanks for the awesome tutorial, too! Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. So thrilled to have you share with us! New follower, too!<br />Kathy<br />www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531877029082844584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-15007697886731327822013-03-23T00:04:20.779-04:002013-03-23T00:04:20.779-04:00I have to pin this. I tried meringue cookies once,...I have to pin this. I tried meringue cookies once, and let me tell you, patience is not my virtue! Still, I just might try it if I have the time. Such detailed instructions. Great job!<br />Anjana @ www.happyandharried.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-52955165037365989652013-03-19T08:15:46.175-04:002013-03-19T08:15:46.175-04:00Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for stopping by and ...Hi Melanie! Thank you so much for stopping by and for following. Your tumblr has such beautiful photos! Do you use a point-and-shoot or DSLR? Love your photos! <br />SaraTried and Twistedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395718573445310900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4339402885819614006.post-88165684418684774242013-03-18T23:48:52.862-04:002013-03-18T23:48:52.862-04:00Newest follower here! I found your blog through th...Newest follower here! I found your blog through the blog hop, you have a wonderful blog :) You can find me at meandmr.com<br /><br />-Melanie @meandmr.commeandmr.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04897068943776720452noreply@blogger.com