Sunday 9 February 2014

Stages of sugar cookery

Stages of sugar cookery


Stage Cold water test Uses
Thread stage Forms a 2 inch thread if spoon is drawn from syrup Syrup
Soft ball The ball is easily moulded in water. Reatins the shape only in water Divine choclate, sweet mints, foundant, fudge
Firm ball Retains its shape chikki, caramel
Hard ball Forms a hard ball Marshmallow
Soft crack Forms hard threads in cold water Butter scotch,decors
Hard crack Forms brittle threads in cold watre Glaced toffee, Glossy toffee
Caramel Brown, Viscous liquid Flavour and colour for desserts

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