Check this thread:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-32409-mexican.html+paste
It is a type of modeling paste, similar to fondant.
Cindy
recipe:
Mexican Paste Recipe
Ingredients:
* icing sugar 227g(8oz)
* gum tracacanth 3 x 5ml teaspoons
* liquid glucose 1 x 5ml teaspoons (optional)
* water 6 x 5ml teaspoons
Method
Mix the icing sugar and gum tragacanth together, add the liquid glucose (optional) and water.
Knead well, then place the paste in a in a plastic bag inside an airtight container. Leave the paste at room temperature for 12 hours before using
This paste sets very hard, so is excellent for modelling. When mixed 50/50 with sugarpaste, it gives a hard drying , but pliable material.
Excellent base for stencil work.
http://www.cake-craft.com/projects/project4_p1.htm.
Thank you so much for the quick response. I hope to be able to use the home made recipe. I have a problem buying ingredients here in Mexico but I hope to be able to find a place here for tracacanth.
Have to love this site and all the wonderful chefs!
La Paz Lady
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