So I actually tried making these again – this time with better flour, which I dried extensively, with a batter with more sugar and less flour.

Unfortunately, they still cracked (but not because of oil this time, so their shell is actually really sturdy, ate one and it's identical to store bought macarons). But somehow 4 of them developed feet, despite being lopsided, and didn't crack, so yay I guess.

I feel like I'm really close to cracking the code. There's definitely an issue with resting and baking – batter is fine, like I said last time. I don't know how thick the skin should be before baking, and I can't control oven temp since, again, I only have low and high settings.

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  1. RhainEDaize

    I use an oscillating fan for 20 minutes across three trays.
    I believe a big factor is the granulated sugar in the egg whites. I nailed it from the gate. Had nothing to do with me, I don’t think. I’m pretty sure it was the ingredients. I wipe everything down with white vinegar, even the dedicated macaron mats. Just keep going. As long as you keep seeing a change, it is a good thing. You will get there. ❤️

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