Learn from Master Pâtissier Eric Lanlard

When he's not baking for the stars and winning Continental Pâtissier of the Year, celebrity chef Eric Lanlard is sharing his culinary wisdom with amateurs and pros across the country in the comfort of their own living rooms. His Channel 4 series Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard is packed with recipe ideas designed to turn bake club members from enthusiastic beginners to kings and queens of the cake tin. With an opportunity to take a look into the kitchen that has been used to make cakes for A-list celebrities, Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard affords viewers the chance to learn from the master pâtissier himself.

Stepping into a kitchen with a spatula in one hand and scales in the other seems far less daunting with the help from master pâtissier Eric Lanlard. Providing guidance from start to finish, the award-winning baker can demonstrate to beginners the basics and teach new tricks to even the most cupcake perfect pros.

With recipe ideas that will satisfy any baking craving, Eric Lanlard passes on his knowledge gained from establishing the incredible bespoke cake-making brand Savoir Design. Eric carries a reputation worthy of celebrity status and has created some of the most awe-inspiring cakes that have won the affection of an A List clientele. Madonna, George Michael and Sir Elton John are just a few of the names Lanlard has checked off his waiting list.

Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard is far from your average cooking show. Each episode is set with a theme in mind and different baking clubs are invited onto the show to share their tips and secrets. Starting with cupcakes, Eric joined forces with an excited group of teachers to help them through the basics of the latest baking trend. With some tricks of his own, the master pâtissier wowed the baking club with some tasty new recipes and individual cupcakes designed for every teacher's tastes.

Proving to be a hit with the taste buds, though may be not the diet plan, were Eric Lanlard's Tiramisu Cupcakes. Devilishly delicious, these elegantly-baked treats stole the show and certainly didn't last too long on the kitchen surface. With cupcake season still going strong, Eric's TV show proves that being a magic mixer or a whisking wizard isn't as difficult as you might think.

It's not all about sticky icing and perfectly light cake mix. Eric keeps chocoholics, pastry fans and even health nuts busy in the kitchen too. For bakers who can't imagine a dessert that doesn't include chocolate on the ingredient list, then Eric's Chocolate Honeycomb Squares will more than satisfy a chocolate craving.

Anyone with a packet of puff pastry lurking at the back of the freezer can help it see the light of day in the guise of a Tarte au Fine with Plums and Crumble Topping adding a Parisian twist to their menu. Bakers trying to keep an eye on their waistline can sample some Courgette and Seed Muffins, an alternative to your traditional banana cake recipes for a healthy baking session. The Channel 4 website offers a selection of some of the best Baking Mad With Eric Lanlard recipes, making it simple to keep up to date with culinary delights from any episode whilst having a go at home.

Rather than tempt viewers with a platter of sweet tooth satisfactions that take a skilled hand and an abundance of expensive equipment to make, Eric Lanlard shows that fantastic food can start at home. Learn from the master pâtissier himself and stock up your baking cupboard. With simple recipes that can be indulged in and experimented with by both amateurs and pros, anyone can be Baking Mad.

29 June 2011

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