HISTORY OF MACARONS
Macarons is a dessert that you will find at every bakery in France. These colorful deserts not only add a bit of pop but also speak about the diverse history France has had. Madeline Bakery takes pride in having it brought to you and tasting France’s flavor in every bite. These tiny pastries have made their way to every part of the world. They are liked for their light, sweet shells filled with ganache or jelly. The best part is that they are bite-sized and melt directly into your mouth. These sandwich cookies have a long history. The ones that we have today are a result of a long evolution. To get to know more about it, let’s dive into it.
HISTORY OF MACARONS
Originally macarons were a part of Italian history, dating back to the 8th century. The delicacy was introduced to the courts of France when the king got married and the queen’s chef brought the recipe of macarons along. Their recipe has not changed much; they were made from almonds, egg whites, and white sugar. Since then, macarons have become a royal delicacy and were served to all the guests who visited the courts of France. From that day forward macarons have become a fan favourite. Earlier they were only limited to the royalty but during the French Revolution, the whole world got a taste of this delicacy.
The French Revolution was a difficult time for everyone; it was no different for two sisters who sought asylum in eastern France. These macarons gained popularity when they started selling them to the common people. People started referring to them as Macarons de Nancy because of how popular they became.
The credit for modern-day popularity goes to Laudree, Paris. They introduced it and kept the spirit of the macaroons alive to give what we have today. They have introduced all kinds of flavors known to mankind and have not changed the recipe one bit. After gaining the popularity it has today, macaroons are seen in every bakery across the globe. Over the years, the bakeries baking macaroons have seen a huge rise. They are showing up at retailers too like Trader Joe’s, Walmart, etc. But to get the most authentic taste, visit us now and grab yourselves a box of macarons, that provide a burst of flavor in every bite.
Since macarons have a history in two nations, they have two baking methods also. The key difference is how the meringue is made. In the French method, the egg whites are whisked until stiff peaks are formed and then the ingredients are mixed into it. This is done until the required consistency is reached. On the other hand, the Italian method of forming a meringue is whisking the egg whites with a hot syrup, to form a meringue. Sifted almonds and icing sugar are added to the meringue to achieve the consistency.
Macarons have been in the baking industry for a very long time, and we have chefs who have mastered the art of creating the perfect macaron. Do not believe us? Come see for yourself.