French Macarons
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Ingredients
- Almond flour115 g
- Powdered sugar200 g
- Egg whites (aged)90 g
- Granulated sugar25 g
- Food coloring2 ml
- Vanilla extract2 ml
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Instructions
Sift almond flour and powdered sugar together 3 times.
💡 This is crucial for smooth tops
💡 Discard large pieces
Whip egg whites to soft peaks. Add granulated sugar, whip to stiff peaks.
💡 Aged whites work best
💡 Should be glossy
Add coloring and extract to meringue.
💡 Gel coloring works best
💡 Don't add too much liquid
Fold almond mixture into meringue in 3 additions.
💡 The macaronage is crucial
💡 Batter should flow like lava
Pipe 1.5 inch circles on parchment. Tap tray to release bubbles.
💡 Use template under parchment
💡 Pop any bubbles with toothpick
Rest 30-60 minutes until skin forms. Bake at 300°F for 14 minutes.
💡 Should not be tacky to touch
💡 Rotate tray halfway
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Nutrition Information
Per 1 macaron
Without filling
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