French Pâtisserie: Master Recipes and Techniques from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
Master: French Pâtisserie from the Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts is a large-format guide to French pastry techniques and recipes. It combines step-by-step instruction with difficulty-graded recipes, so readers can build skills progressively, but its listed 4.3 kg weight makes it less convenient to handle than a compact cookbook.
At a glance
- The listing describes recipes spanning pastries, doughs, fillings, decorations, frozen desserts and chocolate.
- The publisher states that the book includes 117 recipes and more than 130 techniques with step-by-step illustrations.
- Recipes are graded by difficulty, supporting progression from simpler preparations to more advanced pastry work.
Reference price: £45.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad coverage of French pastry subjects in one reference, from foundational doughs to finished desserts.
- Difficulty-graded recipes and illustrated techniques give learners a structured way to develop skills.
Cons
- At a listed 4.3 kg and 25.91 x 5.84 x 30.25 cm, it is a substantial book to move or keep open beside a work surface.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Flammarion |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 26 Oct. 2017 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 656 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-2080203182 |
| Weight listed | 4.3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25.91 x 5.84 x 30.25 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing calls it suitable for home cooks and professionals, but its broad coverage and substantial format may suit reference use better than quick, everyday browsing.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home bakers who want a detailed guide to French pastry methods and recipes.
- Learners who value illustrated steps and recipes arranged by difficulty.
- Experienced cooks seeking a broad pastry reference.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a small, lightweight cookbook for frequent kitchen handling.
- Buyers who only want a short collection focused on one type of pastry.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s comprehensive approach, illustrations and visual presentation, with readers also valuing its difficulty levels for learning techniques. The reported size is a practical trade-off: this is a substantial reference to consult at home rather than an especially easy book to carry or handle while cooking. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the comprehensive content and its usefulness for learning techniques.
- Customers appreciate the illustrations and visual presentation.
Mixed feedback
- The book’s large size is noted as a drawback by some customers.
Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
The listing describes French pastry recipes and techniques, including doughs, fillings, decorations, frozen desserts and chocolate.
Are the recipes suitable for different skill levels?
The listing says recipes are graded by difficulty, and customer feedback also highlights three difficulty levels.
Is it easy to use beside a work surface?
Its listed weight is 4.3 kg and dimensions are 25.91 x 5.84 x 30.25 cm, so it is a large, heavy reference rather than a compact kitchen book.
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