Author: Yumi Koseki
Scones are becoming increasingly popular in Japan, and it's now common to see long lines at events held at popular confectionery shops and department stores. The number of confectionery shops specializing in scones is also increasing across the country. The variety of scones has expanded beyond the light and crispy plain scone to include hearty varieties filled with fruit, chocolate, and nuts, savory varieties that can be eaten as a meal with cheese and bacon, and Japanese-style varieties incorporating red bean paste, matcha, and mochi, evolving in a way that is uniquely Japanese.
With the proliferation of confectionery shops and scone varieties, it's true that it's becoming harder to know what a truly delicious scone is and which shop bakes scones worth waiting in line for. So, Yumi Koseki, who has been sharing the appeal of scones in her TV show "I Love Scones!", has researched and studied "what a truly delicious scone is." Koseki will explore the deliciousness of scones while learning from trusted professionals on everything from how to choose ingredients to how to properly use tools, how to make dough, and the finer details of baking. She will also interview notable confectionery shops and bakeries about the ideas and assembly of scones, and compile a survey. The secrets behind the delicious scones each shop creates will be revealed.
Koseki's research into scones doesn't end with the interview. He reviews the techniques he learned from the pros and tries out different recipes, ingredients, and baking methods to make scones. He finds that even the steps that the pros perform casually can't be done the same way when he actually tries. He realizes that even small mistakes can have a big impact on the finished product, and he repeatedly reviews the techniques he learned from the pros to discover "the techniques essential to deliciousness." He also shares his diary, which documents the behind-the-scenes trial and error of his scone research over the course of several years.
Scones make people happy when they eat them. They are a sweet treat that makes you want to talk passionately about them. If you are a scone lover who loves scones and wants to talk about them, be sure to read this book and indulge in your love of scones!
Scones are becoming increasingly popular in Japan, and it's now common to see long lines at events held at popular confectionery shops and department stores. The number of confectionery shops specializing in scones is also increasing across the country. The variety of scones has expanded beyond the light and crispy plain scone to include hearty varieties filled with fruit, chocolate, and nuts, savory varieties that can be eaten as a meal with cheese and bacon, and Japanese-style varieties incorporating red bean paste, matcha, and mochi, evolving in a way that is uniquely Japanese.
With the proliferation of confectionery shops and scone varieties, it's true that it's becoming harder to know what a truly delicious scone is and which shop bakes scones worth waiting in line for. So, Yumi Koseki, who has been sharing the appeal of scones in her TV show "I Love Scones!", has researched and studied "what a truly delicious scone is." Koseki will explore the deliciousness of scones while learning from trusted professionals on everything from how to choose ingredients to how to properly use tools, how to make dough, and the finer details of baking. She will also interview notable confectionery shops and bakeries about the ideas and assembly of scones, and compile a survey. The secrets behind the delicious scones each shop creates will be revealed.
Koseki's research into scones doesn't end with the interview. He reviews the techniques he learned from the pros and tries out different recipes, ingredients, and baking methods to make scones. He finds that even the steps that the pros perform casually can't be done the same way when he actually tries. He realizes that even small mistakes can have a big impact on the finished product, and he repeatedly reviews the techniques he learned from the pros to discover "the techniques essential to deliciousness." He also shares his diary, which documents the behind-the-scenes trial and error of his scone research over the course of several years.
Scones make people happy when they eat them. They are a sweet treat that makes you want to talk passionately about them. If you are a scone lover who loves scones and wants to talk about them, be sure to read this book and indulge in your love of scones!
Released 25/09/12
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