A powder mix for making French macaroons.

The mysteries of making magnificent macaroons have been uncovered!

Forget jewellery and wine as gifts for girlfriends, its all about chic Parisian-style Macaroons this summer. Think macaroons are complicated to make? Fear not: Squires Kitchen’s new Macaroon Mix makes it easy to whip up these pretty little treats in a flash. Soon, you will be making them for everyone you know.

Perfect for teatime treats, baby showers and wedding favours, macaroons are here to stay.

SK Macaroon Mix allows you to make homemade macaroons with the perfect taste and texture as good as any top pastry chef with a crisp outside and a delectably light and soft middle. And that’s not all – SK Macaroon Mix can be customised with colours, flavours and patterns and different toppings and fillings to make a unique macaroon for any occasion.

SK Macaroon Mix is available in 250g and 1kg packs. The 250g pack makes approximately 18 standard size macaroons, simply mix with water and you’re off.

Instructions for use:

Mix 250g of Macaroon Mix with 50ml of hot, preboiled water (45-50°C).
Mix for 4 minutes using a beater on an electric mixer at medium speed, or until smooth.
Pipe onto a lined baking tray with a plain savoy nozzle into 2.5cm (1”) rounds.
Place on top of a second baking tray and cook in a preheated oven at 130°C/260°F/gas mark ½ for approximately 15-20 minutes.
Allow to cool then sandwich two macaroons together with buttercream.