Book description
Pies and tarts are the ultimate comfort food. Whether sweet or
savoury, elegant or hearty, they are great for relaxed entertaining,
family get-togethers and even weekday suppers. In this irresistible
book Eric Lanlard, AKA Cake Boy, demonstrates how to make the best
pastry and shares his favourite recipes for sweet and savoury tarts
and pies. His recipes include classics with a twist plus ideas
inspired by his travels, using deliciously imaginative flavour combinations.
In the first part of the book, Pastry Basics, Eric shares his
professional expertise and provides step-by-step instructions for
making every type of pastry - shortcrust (sweet and savoury), puff,
almond, chocolate and brioche. There is a wealth of helpful baking
hints to ensure a great bake every time.
Savoury Tarts & Pies features such classics as a 'Proper' Quiche
Lorraine and a Cider and Pork Pie plus attention-grabbing treats
including Fig, Lardon and Dolce Latté Tart and Lamb and Moroccan Spice
Pie. The chapter ends with a selection of quick bakes using ready-roll
pastry (for when time is short) and a delicious collection of
accompaniments including salsas, chutneys and vegetable side dishes.
Sweet Tarts & Pies will bring some of Eric's trademark glamour
to the dessert course - including a Strawberry Tart 'Royal', Exotic
Fruit Meringue Crumble Pie and an Apricot, Honey and Pistachio Tart.
Sweet pies include an Old-fashioned Apple Pie, Ginger Pear Frangipane
Pie and a Classic Blueberry Pie. Once again there is a selection of
quick bakes for desserts in a dash and a choice of accompaniments,
including flavoured creams, spiced fruits and the perfect Crème Anglais.
With foolproof recipes for tarts and pies that look and taste great,
this wonderful book is a great way to bring some of Eric's culinary
magic into your kitchen every time you bake.
Eric Lanlard is a master patissier. He has changed the face of
British patisserie, earning himself a reputation for awe-inspiring
cakes and a celebrity clientele. He has been twice winner of
Continental Patissier of the Year and with numerous TV appearances, he
is fast becoming a celebrity himself. His TV appearances include
Masterchef: The Professionals, Mary Queen of Shops, Great British Bake
Off and two series of Channel 4's Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. Aware
that there was a demand for inspirational cakes created on a bespoke
basis, Eric launched Savoir Design in 2000, taking direct commissions
for Cake Boy, his cake emporium and cookery school.
