This challenge was a killer.Very few ppl got it on the first try.

I’m right there with you on this month’s challenge. It just wasn’t happening for me. And I ran into the same problem with sifting…glad to know its not just me

I’m right there with you on this month’s challenge. It just wasn’t happening for me. And I ran into the same problem with sifting…glad to know its not just me

This month’s challenge was a tough one… I attempted the recipe twice and didn’t quite get it right. I had problems similar to yours. I plan on giving the macs another try, but will probably end up trying a different recipe.

I had the same issue with the almond meal…and it didn’t help that the sifter died after the first few attempts to grind. Someone over at Daring Bakers said she had to sift three times before the almond meal was finely ground.

Congratulations on trying though…that was a very tricky recipe.

I ve never made perfect macaroons either

I believe you! So many of us messed it up - it was an easy one to make mistakes.

In my mind, some things you should buy & some you should make. These look like a good one to buy - if there is a macaron shop in your neck of the woods =D.

I hear you.. it happened to me 3 times, before it came out right for DB :).. But it’s worth the effort.. just to see glowing at you

All the best!

I lobed this challenge! Mistakes are inevitable when it comes to macarons…

Cheers,

Rosa

I had the same issue. My macarons came out flat and didn’t get feet. I also have the same problem with sifting almond flour. Everything went through except some nut pieces that were not as ground… but I just tossed them in anyways.

I’m going to keep trying, but I hear ya on just giving up and buying them. I sort of feel like they’re not worth the effort.

Same here!!! No feet, no tutus! And same with sifting the almond flour — on my 1st trail, I skip the step…on my 2nd trial, I used the back of a spoon to press them over. But I still think my almond flour wasn’t fine enough. I wanna try someones macaron before I would dare to try making them again.

I was prepared for the worst to happen & more, but then had precious past experience. A bunch of us on twitter ran a mac attack for ourselves just a couple of months ago, so all the experience helped. The DB recipe failed big time, but I got back to David Lebovtiz’s recipe which seems to work for me. While I find macs rather sweet to the tooth, those feet make my heart sing each time I see them appear!

Too bad they didn’t turn out as you would want them to Ivonne! I have this thing with macarons; I am terrible at making them but the more I make them the more I am determined to get them right at one point in my life (which - judging by the state of things - might never be) So I just keep on trying and trying and trying… And even though they look terrible in most cases, they still taste pretty amazing!

I like the sound of the blue marbling. So nice of you to bring them to the celebration.

what a bummer. but like you said, you tried and that’s all that matters.

No worries, dear Ivonne!! Kudos for doing it in the first place

Sorry you didn’t get the result you wanted Ivonne. I loved this challenge, didn’t get smooth macarons though, but they were still delicious.

Hi, Ivonne,
mine went horribly wrong too, and I got pictures that makes me wince every time I look at it but they tasted good..and I thought I was the only one who didn’t get this month’s challenge right but I guess the important thing is trying, I think that’s the reason why you started this DB challangein the first place and the reason why I joined too! Have a nice day!

I have to admit that although I thought it’s going to be the easiest challenge ever it took my a month and almost 20 egg white to make it…

I feel for you…..I destroyed my first batch too.
My second attempt…..
I used a different recipe, and hand folded my meal, and flour. I discarded my larger meal that would not sift.
I am happy to say, these came out great!! I WAS NOT a fan of the Daring Bakers recipe… Do me it is flawed . LOOOL
Happy to send you my recipe , if you feel up to trying again. I got it from a professional pastry chef

Would have still liked to see a photo even if it didn’t turn out the way you wanted. Maybe next time?

Paz

I remember asking my friend Anne-Marie about macarons. She trained in the kitchen of Gerard Mulot, in Paris. He is considered the best macaron-maker (PIERRE HERME is more trendy, that’s all); anyway, if it makes you feel any better, she conceded that macarons are very difficult to make successfully, there’s a host of “trucs” that one must know. I left it at that and decided then and there I would just eat them in Paris, et c’est tout!

This challenge was exactly what being a DB is about - trying something that I would usually just huff at and ignore. Like you, I’m so glad I tried it and got another delight under my belt!!

I hear you about the challenges of the DB challenges. I learned so much doing this challenge and was thrilled. This was a great one.

Natalie @ Gluten A Go Go

I can understand your frustration, I am sorry. Hope next month challenge will be better for you.
Cheers,
elra

Well said. For something consisting of merely a handful of ingredients, they’re so tricky because of all the factors involved. I don’t believe there really is the ultimate recipe for their success. Rather, it’s about practice and being able to recognise where you’re going right or wrong. I think I’m getting there, although I still have the occasional boo boo. So, tough challenge, this month!

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