Questions for a pastry chef?

[pastrygirl]

Do you have any questions or need help with a recipe. I would love you help.
Thanks
Pastrygirl

[kittensqueak]

YUM! I love love love baking! And making pies, and breads and scones.

Would you be willing to post a favorite recipe w/ how to? Some of us could try it and report back! You could teach us online!

And welcome to HCW! I know you will love it here!

[phinphana]

oh I want to be a pastry chef . I want to know how long to take a course and how much...?

TIA

Phin

[kremsh]

I love to bake, my specialty is cheesecake but that's not really a pastry. I'd love to figure out how to make the perfect flaky pie crust and those beautiful lattice tops!

[pastrygirl]

YUM! I love love love baking! And making pies, and breads and scones.

Would you be willing to post a favorite recipe w/ how to? Some of us could try it and report back! You could teach us online!

And welcome to HCW! I know you will love it here!

Sure I will try to post one soon!

Pastrygirl

[pastrygirl]

oh I want to be a pastry chef . I want to know how long to take a course and how much...?

TIA

Phin

I really enjoyed going to school. It did not take long, seven month extensive coarse, but I had already been self taught and doing wedding cakes for five years prior to school. My school was way over priced, but that is another subject, you can find some more affordable, I would do an internet search for your area to see what is offered around your parts. There are some things to consider before going into the industry though. While I love being a chef, it is long hours and to work every weekend and holiday, even though I don't celebrate I could not spend time with my family. I now have two kiddos so I am at home with them until they go to school, so I do enough to keep my skills, so answering questions will help to keep me sharp!!!

Pastrygirl

[pastrygirl]

I love to bake, my specialty is cheesecake but that's not really a pastry. I'd love to figure out how to make the perfect flaky pie crust and those beautiful lattice tops!

That would qualify, pastry chef takes in everything dessert, pastry, bread even pizza, chocolate or sugar (show pieces). My mom loves my white chocolate cheese cake.

Thanks
Pastrygirl

[pastrygirl]

4 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons baking Powder
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound butter
1 1/2 cups walnuts
3/4 cup 100% grade a maple syrup (no pancake syrup)
3/4 cup buttermilk


1. take flour, baking powder, baking soda, walnuts and salt mix together until mixed well.

2. take COLD butter cut into pieces (try not to handle the butter too much you want it to stay cold) put into mixer and mix on med/high until butter is about pea size.

3. mix syrup and buttermilk together add to dough just until moistened (you may not need all of wet ingredients, you don't want your dough too wet) take small portion out and form into a bar then take a knife and cut triangles. Place on lines baking sheet. repeat until all dough is formed. then chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

4. place triangles on separate baking sheet about 1 1/2" apart and bake at preheated 425 degree oven for 11-17 minutes until they start to brown just a little.

Make a quick glaze from whipping powdered sugar, cream and melted butter together, brush over warm scones and enjoy!


Pastrygirl

Post as you try them, so I know how it came out!

[phinphana]

Thanks Pastrygirl.

[Jillee]

Oh my goodness! Those sound delicious!! Thanks for sharing!! I'm definitely going to try these.