The tuile (tile) is named for its curved shape — traditionally formed by draping the hot, pliable cookie over a rolling pin immediately after baking. It represents the most time-sensitive technique in the pastry kitchen: the window between removing the tuile from the oven and it setting hard is approximately 30 seconds, during which it must be shaped. · Pastry Technique
Tuile: Thin Sugar Cookie and Shaping Window connects to similar techniques: Norwegian krumkake (same thin sugar cookie shaped immediately after baking — con.
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