Posted by Shawn Rogers on January 15, 1999 at 09:03:16:
In Reply to: Re: Pastillage-Need Recipe ASAP posted by hans on July 07, 1998 at 14:22:02:
Pastillage
Ingrdients:
4 lbs powdered sugar, sifted about 5-10 more times
8 egg whites
4 drops acetic acid; pure lemon juice works (no pulp or seeds)
color as required
2 tbsp gum tragacanth; this gives you the time to work with it, optional
Method:
Have sanitized stainless steel bowls
1. Lightly beat the egg whites.
2. Slowly add a third of the sifted powdered sugar.
3. Add the acetic acid, beating well
4. Continue adding the powdered sugar until half the sugar has been incorporated.
5. Add the gum tragacanth and mix thoroughly.
6. Allow to stand for at least 30 minutes; ensuring it is covered with a damp cloth
7. Slowly add the remaining sugar, kneading well with each addition of sugar.
8. When the desired texture and degree of elasticity has been achieved, saran wrap, then wrap in a damp towl, then resaran wrap.
9. Roll out, using a dusting bag of cornstarch.