FunCakes baking starch, 225 g

FunCakes baking starch 225 g

Baker's starch is obtained from potatoes and is much finer than corn starch. This is why corn starch is not used in confectionery. The most classic application is with fondant, marzipan, Massa Ticino, modeling chocolate or flower paste. A wide variety of decorations for cakes, cupcakes or muffins can be conjured up with these pastes.
Fondant in particular is a classic in the world of decoration. With a little fondant, baker's starch and flower paste, you too can become a professional decorator.
Is your fondant dyed in the color of your choice and ready for use? The starch prevents your fondant from sticking to the mold, the rolling pin, your hands or the embosser. Only use baker's starch and no flour or other starch.
Also the flower paste can be used straight away. Tear off a small piece of the flower paste and knead the paste into the fondant for 1 - 2 minutes. The ratio of flower paste to fondant should be ¾ fondant and ¼ flower paste. The flower paste ensures that the fondant hardens faster and does not deform after stamping. The more flower paste you use, the faster the figures will harden. Roll the silicone embosser in the baker's starch so that the embosser is also ready. While embossing, rolling out or cutting out, you can dust the tools with the baker's starch again. This will prevent the mixture from sticking anywhere. If the baker's starch leaves an unsightly haze on the mixture, you can dust the fondant off with a brush. Always make sure that you only use as much of the starch as you need. You don't need to worry about the taste, as the starch is neutral in taste.
Starch should always be stored in a dry place. If the humidity is too high or it is not sealed airtight, the powder can stick together and can only be used for sauces.

What you can do if the fondant cannot be removed from the mold despite the baking starch

For intricate, small details, press and stamp the masses a little more firmly into the mold so that the effect looks nice. Despite the baker's starch, you may not be able to get the fondant out of the mold. Place the embosser together with the paste in the freezer for 30 - 60 minutes. Cold has the effect that the paste is absorbed into the mold and thus gains space in the mold. This makes it easier to remove the fondant from the mold.

Baker's starch - a welcome kitchen helper

Baker's starch can be used in various areas of the kitchen. For example, the starch can be added to very thin sauces to make the sauce thicker and creamier. To do this, simply mix some starch with water and add to the sauce. Allow the sauce to simmer, stirring constantly. If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add a little cream, water or stock. Proofing baskets can also be dusted with baker's starch, as the starch ensures a shiny bread crust.

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