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How do I fix my gumpaste?

post #1 of 6
7/23/12 at 5:36am
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Been trying to create gumpaste but it's too sticky! I tried freezing it but when I take it out, it goes back to being sticky. Do I need to put more sugar? Or cornstarch? Or gelatin? Help!
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post #2 of 6
7/23/12 at 1:10pm
If the consistency is fine and it is sticky, I rub a little bit of shortening on it and knead it in. If the cosistency seems soft, then add more powdered sugar. I would not put it in the freezer. This will cause condesation on it and will remain sticky.
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post #3 of 6
7/28/12 at 3:35am
Use of 1 cup powdered sugar makes it non-sticky. Have You used it while making the gum-paste?
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post #4 of 6
7/28/12 at 1:56pm
What recipe did you use? Have you tried Nic Lodge's?
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post #5 of 6
8/30/12 at 9:22am
kakeladi, I tried NL gumpaste, but it too came out ROCK HARD! Maybe I beat the egg whites too long??? Do you think that would cause this result?
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post #6 of 6
8/30/12 at 9:47am
When I make Nic Lodge's gumpaste recipe, I don't add as much powdered sugar as it calls for - usually closer to 1 1/2 lbs for 4 egg whites. Measure to egg whites to equal 1/2 cup. I also beat in the shortening before I add the tylose. You can always knead in more powdered sugar if the dough is too soft.
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