Icings, Glazes, and Sauces

The use of an icing, glaze, or sauce can mean the difference between a plain baked item and a more elaborate pastry or dessert. These preparations have a wide range of uses, limited only by the imagination of the pastry chef or baker. The techniques and applications involved in making and using them are important to master, as they act to balance and adjust flavors and textures, making them an integral part of any pastry or dessert with which they are paired.