We had to find these and we did - these awesome culinary stencils can turn your cake or creation into a master piece with a swish of your spatula and some royal icing! They have just arrived and from the interest we have had on them already, I think they will be leaving as fast as they came. These are just sensational for wedding cakes, and they are the same stencils used in Martha Stewart's Wedding Books.
Our favourite is the Damask Design Cake Stencil and Camellia Design Cake Stencil shown above.
Watch Video Here on Applying Stencils to the Tops of Cakes
Watch Video Here on Applying Stencils to the Sides of Cakes
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These wonderful tappit cutters are great for making your own cupcake toppers and individual lettering for cake decorations. Made by FMM in the UK and used by decorators all around the world.
When using the tappit sets roll out your moulding past very thinly and let it dry slightly. Thats makes it easy to get the fondant out of the tappit set. It always looks good when you paint it with edible lustre dust or blossom tints. You can use either Sugarflair or Rainbow Dust. You can also marble your coloured sugar pastes to create interesting rainbow letters.
Very reasonably priced from $12.90 per set, and we stock 19 different types.
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Well after visiting Europain in France and Foodex in the UK - I am thinking the above statement is correct. There were that many pieces of equipment and franchises for sale all solely aimed at the humble, yet classic Macaroon.
I am sure like many, Macaroons conjure up images of using the left over egg whites from some recipe. My mother and often made them with coconut and topped them with a cherry (also a good way to make them if you have nut allergys). Real 70's stuff and I loved it!
Today the Macaroon is more contemporary and oh so delicous. One bite of these little babies and you are hooked. The French seemed to have perfected the centres and the colours make such a dazzling statement. I have seen them used on really creative cakes (see below from Marthastewart.com).
So I have hunted down a lovely little recipe for those interested in getting ahead of the pack. We hope you enjoy it:
Makes 20
Takes 45 min, 15 mins to cook.
175g icing sugar (pure)
125g ground almonds
3 large free range egg whites
75g castor sugar
For the Filling
150g butter
75g icing sugar (pure)
Preheat the oven to 160 degs. Whizz the icing sugar and ground almonds in a food processor to a very find mixture. Then sift into a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whis the egg hites with a pinch of salt to soft peaks, then gradually add the caster sugar until thick and glossy. (You can stir in flavours such a lemon or peppermint and corresponding colours at this point). You can divide the mixture into separate bowls to make up multi colours and flavours!
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Fold half the almond and icing sugar mixture into the merignue and mix well. Add the remaining half, making sure you use a spatula to cut and fold the mixture until it is shiny and has a thick ribbon type consistency. Spoon into a piping bag fitted with a 1cm plain nozzle.
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Line 2 baking sheets with baking paper. Pipe small rounds of the macaroon mixture about 3cm across, onto the baking sheets. Give the baking sheets a good tap to ensure a good shape. Leave to stand at room temp for 15 min to form a skin. This means when you touch them lightly no residue should stick to your skin. Bake for 15min. Remove and cool.
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Meanwhile make the filling . In a bowl beat the butter until light and fluffy, then beat in the icing sugar. You can now add suitable flavouring to match your macaroons. Sandwich your macaroons together with the filling. Tres tres Chic!
Hint: You can buy flavouring and colourings from your local supermarket. Experiment - they are lots of fun, try them with chopped pistachios.
Best enjoyed within 24 hours of baking - so the French tell me and their secret is they store them air tight in the fridge? Can anyone tell me if this is true?!
For your wedding, Macaroons made to match in with your colour scheme, tied up with lovely ribbon, a personalised sticker to match your setting is just simply gorgeous!
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