Deconstructing a Recipe

To become comfortable with the concept of the Four Cornerstones as applied to desserts, deconstruct a few recipes. Examine how each part of the recipe contributes to the whole, and how the elements of the dessert fulfill the Four Cornerstones, working together to lead to a satisfying whole. What follows is a recipe for “A Couple of Doughnuts,” a seasonal fruit-based dessert, which combines doughnut-shaped peaches, a deep-fried lightly spiced cake doughnut, and a floral scented panna cotta. Following the recipe, you will find an analysis of the recipe showing how the Four Cornerstones are applied.