Gum Paste Recipe
Directions
- 1 heaping Tbsp Glucose
- 3 Tbsp warm water
- 1 Tbsp Gum-Tex™ or tragacanth gum
- 3 cups sifted confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup sifted confectioner's sugar (save for later)
- Paste Food Color (optional)
Directions
- Place 3 cups of the sifted powdered sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the Gum-Tex™ (or tragacanth gum). Form a well in the center and set aside.
- Blend water and glucose in a glass measuring cup, then heat in microwave on high for about 30 seconds. Mixture will be clear when it is ready. Pour the wa-ter/glucose mixture into the well. Stir until well blended and very soft. Seal the paste in a plastic bag and let sit for eight hours at room temperature.
- Knead the remaining cup of sifted confectioner's sugar into the paste. As you knead in the sugar, the gum paste will whiten and soften. If you want various col-ors, you can knead in the paste food colorings to separate portions. Wear latex gloves unless you want purple, green or some other oddly colored hands! For one uniform color, add the food coloring with the water when mixing the paste.