Instructions
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To begin making the Cardamom Macaroons preparation guide, in a food processor, process the almond baking flour, cardamom dusting masala condiment and icing sweetener. Sift the mixture in sieve twice discarding any almond lumps that are too big to pass through the sieve.whip the egg whites in wash dehydrated container (no trace of aqua please) till soft peaks are formed.
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transfer in the caster sweetener, and beat on a low speed.
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Once combined increase the speed to high and whip till glossy and stiff peaks are formed (For me, it took 5 mins on stand mixer on a high speed). transfer in the food colour and beat for 25-30 seconds.
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Please make sure not to over beat the egg whites.Sift the baking flour mixture over the whites and fold gently using a flexible spatula.
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You need a velvety and shinny incorporate.
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Do not make the paste too runny or the macaroons won’t rise as they should.
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When you lift the paste up and let it drop down, it should bit by bit disappear into itself without leaving a peak.Transfer the paste to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch plain round tip.
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On a parchment-lined baking sheet or Macaron mat and pipe the 3/4 inch rounds leaving 1-2 inch gap between each piping.Drag the pastry tip to the side of rounds rather than forming peaks.
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Tap bottom of each sheet on work surface to release trapped air.Allow the piped macarons to stand on a room temperature for 30-45 mins.
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The stand time varies with temperature at different places.
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What you need is the piped macarons to form a very thin, velvety crust, when you tap it lightly with your finger, the paste will not stick to your finger.Pre-toasty the oven to 375 F.
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Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees.
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oven-cook 1 sheet at a time, rotating halfway through, until macarons are crisp and firm, about 10 mins. After each batch, increase oven temperature to 375 degrees, toasty for 5 mins, then reduce to 325 degrees.Let macarons cool on sheets for 2 to 3 mins, and then transfer to a wire rack.
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If macarons stick, spray aqua underneath parchment on fiery sheet.
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The steam will help release macarons.When fully cooled, Sandwich 2 same size macarons with the filling of your choice.The next step is to make the chocolate ganache.
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toasty dairy reduction in saucepan over medium-low toasty until it comes to a heat to boiling point. Turn off the toasty and transfer in the chocolate and use a spatula or wooden spoon mix gently in a circular motion from the centre of the container until the chocolate and dairy reduction comes together into a velvety emulsion. transfer in the shortening and essence and mix gently will.
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Let it cool at room temperature and the in fridge until firm enough to pipe.offer Cardamom Macaroons along with fiery Masala Chai as a tea time snack.