Equipment

Appears in
Encyclopedia of Chocolate: Essential Recipes and Techniques
Encyclopedia of Chocolate

By Frédéric Bau and École du Grand Chocolat Valrhona

Published 2017

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1 – Stand-alone mixer

A worthwhile investment, as it eases preparation in numerous pastry-making recipes, allowing you to whip*, knead*, and combine ingredients.

2 – Hand-held electric beater

To whip* egg whites and cream.

3 – Electronic scale
Indispensable for accurate measurements of ingredients.
4 – Kitchen thermometer or instant-read thermometer
A thermometer with a probe can measure the temperature at the very core of your preparation. It is one of the pastry-maker’s best friends.
5 – Immersion blender