The last day of Intro to Baking and Patisserie was a long relief. We had one hour to fill and assemble fruit tarts, fill and dip the eclairs, and finish chocolate work on the Straussburger Cookies. There was plenty of time. But having a hard deadline creates a certain intensity.
I still have this lingering romantic nature of baking. But making production pieces that all look the same has a certain zen quality too. I thought my tarts were the best. I will have to practice my piping. I really want to bake an apple pie again. Or maybe mini apple pies. I have learned so much in the last six weeks. I have a totally new outlook. It's a really good place to be.
On Monday, we start Bread Making. I think that will be really fascinating. I will have to get my head around gluten and how it forms. It really is science. I will be a Baking Alchemist!
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