Final Resources

Emergency Substitutions

When You're Out Of: - Buttermilk: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice - Cake flour: 1 cup AP flour - 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch - Self-rising flour: 1 cup AP + 1.5 tsp baking powder + 0.5 tsp salt - Heavy cream: 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup melted butter

Conversion Charts

Temperature: - 150°C = 300°F - 180°C = 350°F - 190°C = 375°F - 200°C = 400°F - 220°C = 425°F

Common Measures: - 1 cup flour = 120-125g - 1 cup sugar = 200g - 1 cup butter = 226g - 1 large egg = 50g

Acknowledgments

This book exists because of generations of bakers who shared their knowledge, the contemporary chefs pushing boundaries while respecting tradition, and every home baker who keeps these traditions alive. Special recognition to the diverse voices now shaping French pastry's future.

Your Continuing Journey

French pastry mastery is not a destination but a lifelong journey. Each batch teaches something new. Every failure provides valuable information. Success comes not from perfection but from persistence, curiosity, and joy in the process.

Keep learning. Keep practicing. Keep sharing. The world needs more people who understand the alchemy of transforming simple ingredients into moments of happiness. You are now part of this tradition. Honor it by making it your own.# Glossary