The
number of cookies the recipe makes depends on how large you form your cookies. Most recipes failed to give an estimate.
If I had to make an educated guess I'd say you could make 30-50 macarons sandwiches with this recipe. 1- On three pieces of parchment, use a pencil
to draw 1-inch (2.5 cm) circles about 2 inches apart. Flip each sheet over and place each sheet on a baking sheet. [Note:
You only have to draw circles on the parchment paper if you want absolutely even-sized macarons. If you're skilled with
piping and don't mind eyeballing the amount of batter per cookie, skip this step.] 2- Push almond flour and icing sugar combined through a tamis or sieve
and set aside
3- Cook the sugar with corn syrup and little water until soft ball (120ºC / 248ºF) In
the mixing bowl, dry, whip egg whites with salt on medium speed until foamy. When the sugar is reaching the soft ball cooking
level, increase the speed to high and gradually add the hot liquid sugar. Continue to whip to stiff peaks—the whites
should be firm and shiny- until lukewarm.
4- With a flexible spatula, gently fold in icing sugar mixture the raw egg white and as well as a small amount of the meringue
until completely incorporated. Add the remaining and still gently combine the all mix. The mixture should be shiny and 'flow
like magma.' When small peaks dissolve to a flat surface, stop mixing. 5- Divide the mix in as many flavors you wish to obtain. Add color and flavors and
go to next step. 6- Fit a
piping bag with a 3/8-inch (1 cm) round tip. Pipe the batter onto the baking sheets, in the previously drawn circles. Tap
the underside of the baking sheet to remove air bubbles. Let dry at room temperature for 1 or 2 hours to allow skins to
form. 7- Bake, in a 140C/280F
oven for 15 to 16 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to keep the oven door slightly ajar, and rotate the baking sheet after 8 minutes
for even baking. 8- Remove
macarons from oven and transfer parchment to a cooling rack. When cool, slide a metal offset spatula or pairing knife underneath
the macaron to remove from parchment.
9- Pair macarons of similar size, and pipe about 1/2 tsp of the filling onto one of the macarons. Sandwich macarons, and
refrigerate to allow flavors to blend together. Bring back to room temperature before serving, |