Boiled Sweets & Hard Candy by Claire Ptak (Paperback, 2013)

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Discover the delightful world of confectionery with this comprehensive guide to making boiled sweets and hard candy at home. Filled with step-by-step instructions and vibrant photographs, this book covers a variety of traditional and modern recipes, from classic lollipops to innovative flavor combinations. You'll learn essential techniques, tips on the necessary equipment, and how to achieve the perfect texture and taste. Perfect for both beginners and experienced candy makers, this book will inspire you to create beautiful and delicious sweets that everyone will love. Enjoy the fun of making your own treats, whether for special occasions or everyday indulgence. .

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Indulge your sweet tooth with this gorgeous collection of classic confectionery. From traditional hard candies and suckable lollipops to chewy taffies and shaped fondants, there is a best-loved treat for everyone here. Irresistible morsels include classics such as Pear Drops, Peppermint Humbugs, Aniseed Twists, Raspberry Lollipops, Salt-water Taffy and Sugar Mice, as well as lesser-known twists such as Honey and Star Anise Chews, Fondant-stuffed Pecans and Lemon Cream Dreams. It includes sugar-working techniques, such as making a sugar syrup, using a sugar thermometer, working fondant, and pulling and stretching taffy. Every recipe is described clearly, with easy-to-follow instructions and an inspiring photograph of the finished confection, making it simple to achieve success. This delightful little book brings the tastes of childhood to the present day, with 20 foolproof recipes for sweet-shop classics. It explains how sugar can be worked in various ways to achieve different effects - for hard, soft or chewy bites. You can impress your friends with home-made Sour Drops, Candy Canes, Rhubarb and Custards, Barley Sugar Sticks, Jewelled Lollipops, Pineapple Chews or Maple Cream Candy, which are all perfect for gifts. Vibrant photography shows difficult stages of preparation and includes a gorgeous picture of each finished sweet, making this recipe collection a delight for the eye as well as the tastebuds. The recipes are written clearly and simply, and there are plenty of helpful tips and variations, which make this pretty gift book a real treasure.

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PublisherAnness Publishing
ISBN-139780754828860
eBay Product ID (ePID)176315447

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Publication Year2013
Book TitleBoiled Sweets & Hard Candy
Number of Pages64 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreCookbooks
AuthorClaire Ptak
FormatPaperback

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorClaire Ptak

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