Quarter 4 – Module 2 Preparing Fresh and Marzipan Petits Fours
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10 TLE-HE-COOKERY Quarter 4 – Module 2 Preparing Fresh and Marzipan Petits Fours TLE-HE-BPP-10 Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 4 – Module 2: Preparing Fresh and Marzipan Petits Fours First Edition, 2021 Introductory Message The Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson. Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you. Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these. Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task. If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Thank you. Published by the Department of Education, SDO Aurora Schools Division Superintendent: Catalina P. Paez PhD, CESO V Assistant Schools Division Superintendent: Danilo M. Jacoba Development Team of the Module Writer: Jonalyn O. Calado Editor: Esmeralda S. Escobar Reviewer: Cherrybel P. Gaspar Illustrator: Wenelyn P. Bautista Layout Artist: Jonalyn O. Calado Management Team: Erleo T. Villaros PhD Esmeralda S. Escobar PhD Estrella D. Neri Milagros F. Bautista PhD Printed in the Philippines by Department of Education – Region III – Schools Division of Aurora Office Address: Sitio Hiwalayan, Brgy. Bacong, San Luis, Aurora Telefax: Email Address: [email protected] What I Need to Know This module was designed and written for the learners. After going through this module, the learner is expected to: 1. identify the kind of small choux and types of sweet paste filling for fresh and marzipan petit four; 2. enumerate the different flavor, shapes, garnishes, glazes and specifications and enterprise standards of quality marzipan; and 3. apply the standard procedures in preparing fresh and marzipan petit four. (TLE_HEBP9-12PF-IVc-d-13) (TLE_HEBP9-12PF-IVe-f-14) What I Know Directions: Read the following sentences write T if the sentence is true and F if it is otherwise. Write your answer in your activity sheet. 1. Petit fours are approximately 2 inches square and about 3 to 4 inches high. 2. Petit fours consist of layers of dough and butter cream frosting 3. Petits fours however can refer to any number of small confections or pastries. 4. Petits fours can be eaten in one or two bites and these fancy pastries are further divided into "sec" or "glacé". 5. The petit four "sec" and "glacé" can be sponge or cake based, biscuit or cookie based, meringue based, marzipan based, fresh fruit or chocolate based. 1 Lesson Preparing Fresh and 1 Marzipan Petits Fours Let us discuss in this lesson the easiest type of petit four that you can be able to bake and design even at home. What’s In Directions: Fill in your comment/s on the component of a petit four glace. Copy the table below on your activity sheet. Component Comment/s Glaze Decoration Design 2 What’s New Directions: Look at the images below and answer the following questions. Write your answer in your activity sheet. 1. What are the possible processes these fruits have undergone before it is possible to be used as filling for the petit four? ( give 3 processes) 2. Give two effects of the fruits as toppings as a petit four to the appearance of it? What Is It Petits Fours Frais (Fresh) Petits fours frais are characterized by items that are made and served on the same day because their composition leads to deterioration of quality the longer they sit. This group includes cream-filled items, such as eclairs, tartlets (fruit, cremeux, ganache), and some petits fours deguises. Petits fours deguises are made from fresh, dried, or candied fruits that are coated in cooked sugar, fondant, chocolate, or any combination of the three. Fruits 3 commonly dipped in sugar include gooseberries, kumquats, cherries, grapes, and candied fruits such as pineapple or mango. The fruit is simply dipped into the cooked sugar solution and then transferred to a silicone mat or lightly oiled granite. Parisian macarons may be classified as petits fours frais when they are filled with fresh fruit and a mousse or similar light-textured cream. Petits fours frais may also include "spongy" petits fours such as almond cakes, madeleines, and financiers. Fresh petit fours also called petit fours fraise or fresh are moist, filled with pastry cream and often topped with fresh fruits miniature éclairs, and cream puff. This type of petit four is created with mini pastries. The most common types of mini pastries are fruit tarts, éclairs or cream puffs. Cream puffs and éclairs are filled with butter cream or pastry cream, while fruit tarts are made with custard and fresh fruits on top. Some fresh petit fours are made with marzipan and look like truffles. Fresh petit fours are not typically glazed, but some éclairs and cream puffs have a chocolate glaze placed on top to finish them off. Principles in Preparing Fresh Petit Four 1. Bake and decorate a selection of small choux paste shapes in accordance with established standards and procedures. 2. Prepare and blend baked sweet paste in accordance with establishment standards and procedures. 3. Prepare and use fillings the required flavors and correct consistency. 4.Use garnishes, glazes and finished in accordance with established standards and procedures. Marzipan Petit Four Marzipan is a sweetened mixture of ground almonds, liquid glucose or egg whites, corn syrup or sugar syrup and either icing sugar or caster sugar. It is also known as almond paste. Marzipan is a very versatile paste. Petit fours based on a marzipan are attractive and popular for their color and appearance and their delicate pleasing taste. Flavor and shape quality marzipan to produce mini-sized fruits in accordance with enterprise and client requirements. Coat Marzipan fruits to preserve desired eating characteristics and softened with egg whites, piped into shapes and sealed/browned with applied heat, according to enterprise practice. Marzipans can be modelled into various fruit, vegetables, animals, and flower shapes. The most popular items are small marzipan fruits served as petit fours or candies. To store marzipan, wrap it in a plastic cling wrap and place it in an airtight container. 4 Prepare and Display Marzipan Based Petit Fours Group Ingredients Quantity A Almond meal, blanched icing sugar 200g 275g B Brandy almond extract 1tsp 1 drop C Sugar syrup glucose, warm 100ml +/ 40g Procedure: 1. Sift the icing sugar and combine ingredients from group A into a bowl. 2. Add the ingredients from group B and gradually add the warm glucose. 3. Knead until it forms like dough. 4. Wrap tightly. Fruits and Flowers To make small fruits, divide the paste into equal portions first., Carefully cut the rectangle into 4 rows of 8 to make 32 equal pieces with a knife. Begin by rolling each piece between the palms of your hands into around ball that is perfectly smooth and free of seams and cracks. Then start molding the balls with your fingers into the shapes of pears, apples, and other fruits. The best way to make realistic looking fruits is to use real fruits as models. Imitate the shapes of the real fruits as closely as possible. You can add special effects using ordinary tools or special modelling tools. Let the fruits dry overnight before coloring. Flowers such as carnations and roses can be used to decorate cakes as well as display pieces Prepare and flavour marzipan. ●Marzipan is simple product ●It can be flavoured or can be coloured. 5 Base and Shape for Marzipan 1. Can be rolled and cut 2. Can be shaped 3. Sizes need to be consistent 4. Small portions Prepare Marzipan for Glazing a. Needs to be dried on surface of product b. Surface needs to be smooth Decorate Marzipan Petit Fours ●To enhance customer eye appeal ●Can be decorated ●Before baking ●After baking ●Decorate before and glaze after baking Display marzipan petit fours ●Keep it simple ●Symmetrical designs ●Platters ●Plates Making a Marzipan Rose Procedure: 1. Taper a ball of marzipan which will serve as the base of the rose. 2. Mold the ball with the tapered end pointing up which will serve as the center of the flower. 6 3. For the petals, roll a log of marzipan and cut equal pieces. Flatten these into small disks. 4. Flatten the disks and taper the edges to paper thinness with the back of a spoon in a circular motion. 5. Wrap the petal around the base. Leave one edge free so the second petal can be inserted under it 6. Attach the second petal 7. Continue same fashion until the rose is the desired size. Cut the rose from the base with a sharp knife. 7 What’s More A. Directions: Read and analyze the following sentences then identify what is being defined or described. Write your answer in your activity sheet.