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Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Pain au Chocolat and My Trip to Dominique Ansel Bakery


Coucou!  

    What a busy couple of months it's been! Over the past couple of months I had a great time testing (& tasting!) new recipes and I can't wait to share them with all of you.


   Ok, so back to business!
A couple of days ago I made some pretty badass croissants/pain au chocolat from Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery. I encourage you to break out your French butter, rolling pin, and flour, and patience (this is key…trust me, folks) because it will be soooooo worth it in the end.
Beautiful
 If you want the recipe, check out Bouchon Bakery. It is my go-to baking book!
Layers upon layers



Please refrain from licking the screen


Oh yeah!!!!!!!!! Last month I visited my family in New York, which meant a trip to Dominique Ansel Bakery. I still cannot believe I visited! You have no idea! This man is my inspiration! And yes, the 2 hour wait for the Cronutwas so worth it. If you're ever in Soho, check out Mr. Ansel's place, s'il vous plait. 



We got there around 7 am. Soho is so charming in the morning

Larissa (my exchange student from Brazil) & I got some fresh (free!) madeleines while waiting in line
  
love, time, & dedication right there, you guys ^^^


Posted below are a few things I bought:


Gingerbread Pinecone + Cotton Soft Cheesecake (works of art)

Magic soufflĂ©….made fresh to order!
Valrhona Chocolate & Champagne Cronut (what a beauty)


I had to….so damn delicious


 Visiting Dominique Ansel Bakery has been one of my dreams for a long, long time…








Oh yeah, next stop, Paris (in April!!!!) 

See ya soon,

Brianna x


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