How to Make Sugar Paste More Pliable

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Knead the sugar paste.

   Before trying to add anything, give the sugar paste a good knead.
   
   It may be all that is needed.
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   Step 2: If the kneading doesn't work out

   Use white vegetable fat, as this will match the color of the sugar paste.
   
   As with any cooking, add only a very small amount first; you can always increase but not reduce additions. , Add the paste to the bowl and let the dough hook process it briefly. , It can even stick to a dusted surface, so use this trick often. , Aim to have more sugar paste than the cake size when covering the cake.
   
   This means that you will have room for error, as extra length can be trimmed off.
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   Step 3: try adding a tiny bit of vegetable fat.

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   Step 4: If the kneading and the little addition of vegetable fat hasn't helped

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   Step 5: get your dough hook into action.

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   Step 6: When rolling sugar paste out

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   Step 7: run a palette knife under it every few rolls to help stop it from sticking.

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   Step 8: Always leave extra room when covering a cake.

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