Mastic at home

01-09-2018

Mastic is used to decorate confectionery, most often cakes.. Details made of mastic have a number of advantages - they are distinguished by good taste, are perfectly molded and give a wide scope for imagination. And those who have a lot of experience in this business can create real works of art from mastic.

But even a novice can cook such sweets that will surely delight his friends and loved ones. Mastic at home is prepared according to two classic recipes, and each of them has their fans. You can choose the one you like the most.

How to make dairy mastic at home?

For the manufacture of such mastic you need powdered sugar, condensed milk, cream or milk powder. Take powdered sugar and milk equally - 100 gram. Mix the ingredients, then gradually start adding condensed milk. It will need about 4-5 Art. spoons. Put the condensed milk in small pieces and thoroughly stir the mass constantly.
When the mastic will look like clay, it is almost ready. When you feel it, wrap it in cellophane film, and even better in food, so that the product does not dry in air. Put the mastic in the fridge. It can be stored for a long time, so if you need to make it bigger, and then use it in parts. But every time you cut a piece, sprinkle the rest of the mass with water and carefully cover with a film.

Gelatin Recipe

This kind of mastic is a little more difficult to prepare, however, in terms of taste, some people prefer it. To make such a decoration for pastry, you need gelatin, water and powdered sugar.
Usually a standard sachet in which 10 g of gelatin is enough for one billet. Gelatin dilute 50 g of boiled cold water. Leave the mixture for 15 minutes, during which time it will swell. Then take about a pound of powdered sugar and slowly add it to the gelatin, stirring continuously.
Wait until the mixture is easily moved away from your hands. After that, put a small piece of butter in the mass and again stir the mixture for about 10 minutes. Such mastic should also be stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in cellophane.
By the way mastic can do different colors. To achieve this, separate the piece from the finished mass and add a couple of drops of edible liquid dye. If you prefer to use dry dyes, dilute them in water beforehand, but it should be quite a bit. Dye should be added little by little to get the desired color, each time carefully mixing the mastic, after which you can sculpt various shapes from it just like plasticine.

Cooking marshmallow mastic at home

To make mastic from marshmallow, you need to take into account some of the nuances. First of all, the fact that the marshmallow is different, and its quality is different. Therefore, you probably will not find the marshmallow that is ideal for creating this goodies. You should also consider the required amount of zephyr for cooking, since a larger amount of zephyr is needed to cover the cake than for small parts.
For a start, melt the marshmallow on a slow fire, adding 1 tsp. water. Let the melted mass cool down a bit, it must be constantly stirred to avoid the appearance of lumps. Then slowly add powdered sugar and stir until the mass is as similar to dumplings dough. After that, put the paste in the bag and send for half an hour in the refrigerator. Now roll and sculpt that conceived.

Cakes in the store in many ways look beautiful and professional because of the small aesthetic details that make it very difficult at home. But using the mastic on the cake, you can create any shape, inscription or pattern. Feel like a real creator of sweet works.