From classics like dorayaki with its sweet red bean paste, daifuku, melonpan, and sakura mochi to more Western-style creations featuring Japanese flavors, such as yuzu cheesecake or matcha Swiss roll, this book offers over 40 recipes and a detailed section on techniques to help you recreate these iconic sweets in your own kitchen.
Japanese sweets combine the best of Asian, European, and American pastry traditions. They are defined by their sophisticated flavors, such as matcha and cherry blossom, along with their creamy and fluffy textures.
In Japanese Pastry, you will discover step by step all the essential techniques and basic preparations needed to master this art. You will also learn the key elements of the three types of pastry found in Japan:
Wagashi: Traditional Japanese confectionery, rich in history and culture.
Yogashi: Delicious Western-inspired cakes with a Japanese twist.
Kashi-pan: Delicate and fluffy Japanese-style bread and pastries.
Throughout these pages, you will also explore Japan’s pastry culture—its essential ingredients and how to use them, the art of the tea ceremony, the sweets that accompany coffee, and much more. Discover a collection of recipes steeped in history and immerse yourself in a world of surprising flavors and textures.
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