In recent years the television success of some famous cake designer opened the eyes of the general public on the possibilities offered by pies in sugar paste. From years ’90 and then especially in 2000, interest in thecake design art has assumed planetary relevance.
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sugar paste: what is it for and how it works
With this technique you can do Decorative cakes – for purely aesthetic use on special occasions, or cakes decorated in sugar pasteThe important thing, if you are at first, is to proceed small steps. Start to understand how does it work sugar paste in the kitchen and use it to decorate cakes and small desserts whose recipes you are already able to master. decorate your cupcake, making them really unique.
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01) What origin does the processing of sugar paste?
This technique – as well as that of almond paste, has very ancient origins. years ’30 of the last century, when the first American pastries specialized in the decoration of cakes, going in time to bring out a series of instruments, of technical and styles that they define the art of cake design.
If you are approaching the matter, you will most likely have a few questions that shake you in the head.
02) How should it be sugar paste when you buy?
When it is bought ‘natural’ the sugar paste is a elastic paste of glossy white color. Often colored with food dyes, available in gel or paste,
03) How is the use of the sugar paste?
The basic sugar melt – the sugar paste, contains honey, icing sugar, water and leaf gelatin- The Jelly (leaf gelatin) is softened and mixed at the best heat, in liquid form. At this point of preparation is added the icing sugar, to knead slowly and well until you get a smooth and homogeneous ball.
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04) How to color the sugar paste?
Typically, for convenience and cost-effectiveness, we buy breads of sugar paste white haircut medium-large. It will be so possible to divide them into multiple parts, to apply the food colorants desired and get the desired color shades.
05) How can you get a sugar paste soft and easily shaped?
Typically, the use of the glycerin, which makes pasta modelable according to your tastes. Several are the thickeners and the possible additives to facilitate in individual processing.
The practicality we will have in the use of gelatin sheets will allow us to understand what the ideal relationship hardness/softness of decorations in sugar paste, so that they can be applied to the best on pies.
06) What are the tools for processing sugar paste?
Without having the claim to be able to list them all, let’s at least understand what are the essentials tools for processing of the sugar pasteWith the right instrumentation, it is possible to gradually approach the art of cake design for those who are not experienced in modelling and sculptural creations.
Let us begin with the basic tools to model the sugar paste.
Smoothers
This special spatula is used to work the sugar blender. soften, leveling and use it once the dough is applied on cakes, muffins and cookies. uniform surfaces In this regard there are different models, softer silicone smoothers and more rigid plastics, but the difference is also between flat smoothers – of wide use, and angular smoothers.
Prints
Molds are important if you want to give a touch of fantasy and elegance to decorate cakes with our sweet creations. sugar paste you can create shapes using expulsion molds – which are able to shape, usually made of metal. There are different models of these moulds, also defined as ‘cutter’ or – You’re a big girl. often available in kits. Silicone moulds are also used to make small cake decorations sugar paste: edgings, floral motifs, letters, numbers and small characters.
07) What are the tools to shape the sugar foundry?
Equally important for those who try to do beautiful cakes to see are the tools for decoration and the modellingThe handle is usually no larger than that of a pen, but the important thing is the conformation of the ends, with which it is possible to make small changes and finishings.
Finally, weed cake designers cannot miss silicone brushes, ideal for attaching cake decorations with gelatin.
The main instruments, which must be added to all those tools necessary to decorate with sugar paste as well as to the use of sugar paste. scissors (there will be a practical model), i Roller to make banners and edgings, tweezers and everything that concerns the use of food dyesn powder or gel. As is very useful a small hangers to make our decorations dry before the application.
08) How to preserve sugar paste Excess after use?
At first it is normal not to adjust perfectly with the doses, especially when you do not have a precise idea of the gaskets It is usually possible to store the unused pasta in a cool and dry place, wrapped in a protective film or in a nylon bag, of those that are usually used to freeze food.
