Size Does Matter...?
Next time someone asks if "Does size really matter?" Simply say... "Yes. Yes it does." That is, if they are talking about what size ring...
Tappits - The Plastic Way
So another question I get asked a lot is how I get my fondant or gumpaste letters to come out of their molds easily. Well... my secret......
Two - Tone Piping Techniques
Through out the years I have been asked what my preffered method is on mixing two icing colors together, but not having them blend. In...
Shortening Based Frosting
Ingredients: 1 Lb of Emulsified Shortening 5 Lbs of Confecctioners Sugar 1 Tablespoon of Almond Extract 1 Tablespoon of Orange Flavoring...
Glucose Based Frosting
Ingredients: 3 Lbs Confectioners Sugar 1 Cup of Egg whites 1 Tabelspoon of Unflavored Gelatin 1/4 Cup of Glucose 1 Teaspoon of Almond...
Mantecaditos (Shortbread Cookies)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup manteca emulsificada 1/2 cup butter "brookfield" 1 cup sugar "dixie crystals" (extra-fine) 2 aibonito eggs 1 tbsp...
Mixing Methods
Slight errors in mixing can result in cake with poor texture and volume. To better understand this, we need to know the different types...
Consistencies of Simple Syrup
There are three types of consistencies for the simple syrup. Light This consistes of a higher ratio of water to sugar. This consistency...
Vanilla Cake
Yields: (1) 10"x3" Cake (1) 8"x3" and (1) 6"x3" Cakes (2) 6"x3" Cakes Ingredients: 4 1/2 Sticks of Unsalted Butter 2 Cups of Granulated...
Simple Syrup (Puerto Rican Style)
Storage: Keep refridgerated for up to 2 months. Ingredients: 2 Cups of Water 1 Cup of Granulated Sugar 1 Teaspoon of Almond Extract 1...
