How to make French Macarons at home - the ultimate guide

Perfect French Macarons

Macarons can be tricky - these are the steps to perfect French macarons.

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1

Make meringue and whip until stiff peaks form.

2

Add the sifted almond meal and powdered sugar and fold to combine.

3

Mix until you can draw an unbroken figure 8 with the batter.

4

Pipe out the macarons and then bang on the counter to remove any bubbles.

4

Add sprinkles if using, then leave to dry until a skin forms.

6

Bake until the shells can be cleanly lifted off.

7

Pair up the shells and sandwich with buttercream.

There you have it - perfect French macarons!

Get the full recipe at cloudykitchen.com