Macaron History
Macaron History And how to make it According to Larousses Gastronomique the macaron was created in 1791 in a convent near Comery .In 1792, macaron begen to gain fame when two Carmelite nuns, seeking asylum in Nancy during the French Revolution, baked and sold the macaron cookies in order to pay for their housing. Ingredients 1. 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (210g) 2. 1 cup almond flour (95g),finely ground 3. 1 teaspoon salt, divided 4. 3 eggs whites, at room temparature 5. 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g) 6. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 7. 2 drops pink or any color food gel 8. 1/2 teaspoon salt VANILLA BUTTERCREAM 1. 1 cup unsalted butter (230g), 2 sticks, at room temperature 2. 3 cups powdered sugar (360g) 3. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4. 3 tablespoon heavy cream Preparation 1. Make the Macaron: In the bowl of a food processes, combine the powdered sugar, almond flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and process on low speed, until ex