Squires Kitchen Pastillage Icing 250g

Ingredients

Sugar; Thickener: Gum Tragacanth; Free Range Egg Albumen; Citric Acid; Anti-caking Agent: Calcium Phosphate

ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens see ingredients in bold.May contain traces of nuts.

DIETARY GUIDE: Suitable for vegetarians.

If you would like to make strong sugar structures, just add water to Squires Kitchen Instant Mix Pastillage Powder for a high-quality icing that dries to a fine, ultra-strong finish. Squires Kitchen’s pastillage icing mix is made with cane sugar and free-range egg albumen to make a strong, structural paste.

Use Squires Kitchen Pastillage Powder to create a variety of firm structural pieces, such as models of buildings, cribs, shells, umbrellas, cradles, and even lettering. It can also be used for decorating extravagant pastry and confectionery, as well as for pillars, plaques and ornaments on larger cakes. Once mixed and rolled out, this pastillage icing can be easily cut, shaped and moulded by hand.

The handy resealable pack keeps the mix fresh once opened and any leftover pastillage can be stored and saved for your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How thick can I roll pastillage?

Any thickness, from thin to very thick, as long as you allow ample time to dry flat once cut out.

How quickly will pastillage dry?

As with all sugar pastes, humidity affects drying time. A fairly thin sheet of pastillage can dry in as little as 30 minutes in a warm, dry room. Thicker paste drying in more humid conditions can take several days.

What is the best way to store dried and assembled pieces?

In a cardboard box on a sponge sheet or on a few sheets of kitchen paper, lightly packed around with white tissue paper. (If you use coloured tissue paper, colour may spread from the paper into the sugar so it is best to use white.) Add a sachet of silica gel to absorb moisture and store in a cool, dry place.

What should I use to cut out the shapes I require?

Depending on the design being created, anything including SK cutters, a sharp kitchen knife, craft knife or scissors.