The technology of decorating cakes with mastic is relatively new, but has already gained popularity, both consumers and confectioners. The low cost of this material and an amazing final result are sure to contribute to this.
Next, we'll show you how to make mastic for the original cake yourself at home and offer simple recipes for implementing this idea.
How to make mastic for a cake at home - a recipe with glucose
Ingredients:
- fine powdered sugar - 990 g;
- purified water - 80 ml;
- gelatin - 10 g;
- food glucose - 40 ml;
- margarine creamy - 30 g.
Preparation
First of all, when preparing sugar mastic for a cake, pour gelatin with cold water and after 30 minutes put it on a water bath. We warm the mass, stirring, until all gelatinous granules are dissolved, after which add glucose, margarine creamy soft and stir thoroughly until maximum uniformity. Leave the mixture under room conditions for cooling, and then gradually pour the powdered sugar, each time thoroughly mixing the mass with a spoon. When this happens with difficulty, we spread the contents of the dishes on the table, thoroughly dusting it with powdered sugar.
We knead the sugar substance before obtaining a dense, elastic and maximally uniform texture. Ready mastic can be used immediately or cook it in advance and store it by wrapping it in a film or placing it in a plastic closed container.
How to make sugar mastic for a cake at home with glycerin and honey?
Ingredients:
- fine powdered sugar - 990 g;
- purified water - 40 ml;
- lemon juice - 40 ml;
- gelatin - 10 g;
- glycerin - 40 ml;
- liquid lime honey - 100 g.
Preparation
The process of preparation of mastics according to this recipe is similar to that described above with a few exceptions. As in the previous version, we dissolve in the water gelatin, initially soaking it for about thirty minutes, and then warming it in a water bath to disperse all the granules. Now we put into the gelatinous mass of glycerin and liquid lime honey, stir thoroughly and allow it to cool. After that, pour gradually sugar powder and mix everything carefully, first with a spoon, and then hands, lubricating them periodically with vegetable refined oil.
Home made mastic for a cake - recipe from a marshmallow marshmallow
Ingredients:
- fine powdered sugar - 480-540 g;
- lemon juice or purified water - 40 ml;
- marshmallow marshmallow - 200 g.
Preparation
Marshmallow is placed in a suitable container, we add lemon juice or purified vodichku and put in a microwave oven for a maximum power of twenty seconds or until the increase of zephyrins in the volume of about twice. We take the bowl from the microwave and begin to mix the mass with a spoon, gradually pouring the powdered sugar. We knead it until it is worked out with difficulty, and then we spread it on the table with
This mastic can be successfully stored for a long time in the refrigerator. Before use in this case, the mastic is slightly warmed in the microwave, add the powdered sugar and again mix it to a homogeneous texture.