Michelle Darmody: How to bake marvellous macarons

Though they are notoriously difficult to bake, Michelle Darmody provides helpful tips that if followed will ensure it will go smoothly

The list of ingredients in this recipe may seem short but the macarons take time to prepare and there are a few tricks to getting them just right. It is all down to technique and patience.

Once you master them, they are sublime and a great addition to anyone’s baking repertoire, particularly if you have friends or family who are on a gluten-free diet.