The art of working with sugar is not an easy task. Working with sugar will take time to master with a lot of effort, patience, energy, and creativity being put into it. Sugar decors have been around for hundreds of years, with new techniques being developed until this day. Sugar comes in handy when making decorations or centerpieces to showcase. Sugar can be weaved into baskets, blown to make air showpieces, casted, molded, and pulled for different shapes and designs. There is a never-ending list of ideas on how sugar can be used.
When I was a student in culinary school, I was taught about different types of sugar and how it can be used to building showpieces. Sugar work was not one of my healthy subjects, though. With the unpredictability of when I can have a seizure, burning myself is a possibility while at work. With that said, I tried putting in as much effort as I could to master this section of learning. It was very frustrating, and since graduating, I have not had another opportunity to work this ingredient elegantly.
When I was a student in culinary school, I was taught about different types of sugar and how it can be used to building showpieces. Sugar work was not one of my healthy subjects, though. With the unpredictability of when I can have a seizure, burning myself is a possibility while at work. With that said, I tried putting in as much effort as I could to master this section of learning. It was very frustrating, and since graduating, I have not had another opportunity to work this ingredient elegantly.
What is Sugar Works?
Sugar works are the process of combining sugar, water, and glucose or corn syrup. The time and temperature to cook sugar are based on the type of sugar that is being prepared. It's the process of preparing sugar before it is used to build sculptures, decorations, and garnishes. The temperature plays an crtical role when the color is added and reaching its working temperature.
