Baking Classics
The Technique
Feuilletine
Feuilletine is a traditional bakeshop staple that is prepared by spreading sweet crepe batter as thinly as possible over a silicone pastry mat. It’s baked until set & golden, allowed to cool, then it may be crushed & folded into fillings for marvelous confections. The recipe used to prepare Classic Tuile Cups may be used to create Feuilletine. The key is to start with cold batter & to swipe the silicone baking mat several times using a small palate knife so as you can see through it. Keep a close watch on the Feuilletine during baking to be certain it doesn’t become too dark. It’s okay if there is a slight variation in color over the surface as once it has cooled, the crisp cookie-like confection is crushed into pieces. Learn how to make Feuilletine in your very own kitchen that may be use for beautiful dessert canapés when entertaining.
Feuilletine
makes 1 3/4 cups
Any Classic Tuile Cups that break may be crushed & used to make confections as well.
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup powdered sugar, lightly portioned
A pinch of kosher salt
4 egg whites
1/4 tsp vanilla bean paste
1 cup cake flour, lightly portioned
Cream the butter, the powdered sugar & the salt in an electric stand mixer on Medium speed until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stop the mixer & scrape down the bowl sides. Begin adding the egg whites. The mixture will not be smooth. Do not over mix. Stir in the vanilla bean paste then fold in the flour using a rubber spatula. The batter will have lumps. Attach the work bowl back to the mixer & blend on Medium speed 10 to 15 seconds, just until that batter is smooth & ribbons form as it returns back into the bowl from the flat beater once lifted. Transfer to a bowl & cover. Chill 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Invert a half sheet pan & place it on the middle rack. Meanwhile, spread about 1/4 cup of batter over the surface of a silicone baking mat, parchment paper or non-stick release foil, spreading as evenly & thinly as possible using a small palate knife. Chill 5 minutes then place the mat onto the inverted pan in the oven. Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown over most of the surface. Remove the pan from the oven. Cool completely. Crush into small pieces. Use as directed in specific recipe applications.
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How To Make Classic Tuile Batter
Tuile batter may be used in a variety of ways. Spread it into oval shapes & bake briefly to form classic cigarette cookies. If a crisp decoration is desired, place a very thin template over the silicone baking mat & swipe the batter over the surface. Remove the template then bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden & crisp.
The Technique
There are two distinct ways to make tuile batter. The creaming process begins with softened butter. The procedure is highlighted in the tutorial. The same baseline of ingredients may be used for the second method. Melted butter & a whisk enables you to make it by hand without the need for an electric mixer.
The Tune
“Prelude To A Kiss” Billie Holiday
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