Pastillage

Use in place of gumpaste. Great for humid climates.

Pastillage

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Envelope knox gelatin
  • 1 Tablespoon glucose (room temperature)
  • 1 Pound powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Place water in a large glass measuring cup, sprinkle gelatin. Place the mixture in the microwave and heat for 60 seconds.
  2. Remove and stir in glucose.
  3. In a large bowl place the pound of sugar and make a well, pour the mixture in, fold in sugar with a wooden spoon until a paste is formed.
  4. Place an additional 1 2/3 cups on countertop and knead until paste is pliable but soft. It may take 2 cups, but keep in mind not too add to much sugar.
  5. Paste is great for humid climates.
  6. If using deep colors like red it is suggested you use 2 cups instead of 1 2/3 cups on this recipe.
  7. NOTE:
  8. IF YOU PLAN TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AND ADD FOOD COLORING (EX: MAKE LEAVES) YOU SHOULD ADD THE COLOR WHEN YOU TAKE THE MIXTURE OUT OF THE MICROWAVE AND MIX IN THE GLUCOSE.
  9. THIS ELMINATES ALL THE EXTRA WORK OF KNEADING THE COLOR IN.( THIS IS ONLY IF COLORING THE ENTIRE BATCH OF PASTE!)
  10. YOU CAN AIRBRUSH PASTILLAGE.