Sample interview questions: Have you ever had to adapt a pastry recipe to fit within a specific cultural context?
Sample answer:
Yes, I have adapted pastry recipes to fit within specific cultural contexts on several occasions. For example, when working in a predominantly Muslim community, I modified a traditional French croissant recipe to exclude pork fat and used halal-certified butter instead.
In another instance, I was tasked with creating a dessert for a Hindu wedding. I researched traditional Indian sweets and flavors to develop a saffron-infused panna cotta with a cardamom and pistachio crumble.
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