How to Make Sugar Crystals on a Stick: You would think that this is easy, and it is, if you don’t overcook it. I have a tendency to want to create suckers (you should see my extensive sucker mold collection), instead of sugar crystals. So here i
Copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate is poisonous and harmful to the environment, and larger crystals of kitchen salt are difficult to obtain. Instead of experimenting with the crystallization of copper(II) sulphate pentahydrate and kitchen salt, it is better to carry out crystallization of citric acid ...
Borax crystals form through a process calledcrystallization, which happens when a borax solution becomes supersaturated. A supersaturated solution holds more dissolved material than it normally would at a given temperature. As the solution cools, the excess borax powder falls out of the solution and f...
How to make homemade fudge What the fudge? You can switch and swap the sugars used in this fudge recipe achieving a different flavour each time to suit each and everyone’s taste buds. Are you a treacle lover? Molasses sugar will give your fudge a deep, bonfire toffee-esque flavour. Dia...
Follow our step-by-step instructions which has everything you need to know on how to make ice creams and sorbets in a machine or by hand.
Using caster sugar instead of granulated sugar makes all the difference in baking. Thanks to its finer crystals, it dissolves quickly, creating a smooth, airy cake batter that traps more air. The result? A lighter, fluffier sponge with the perfect texture. How to make sure your fairy cakes ...
Pour the mixture over a piece of sponge (optional) or into a shallow container. You need just enough liquid to cover the bottom of the container. For larger crystals, place the container in a warm or sunny location. Crystals will form as the water evaporates. For fast crystals (which will...
She learned about the role of spatulas with holes in them from runaway slaves who were often coming from sugar plantations where they had to mix hot, sugary liquids to make molasses. And to prevent it from forming crystals, they would have these holes in the spatula. Essentia...
Maple sugar candy may turn white due to crystallization. During cooling, the sugar molecules form crystals, causing the candy to change color. This is a natural process and doesn’t affect the taste or quality of the candy. In other cases, white spots may indicate the presence of mold. ...
1. If possible, set the freezer to fast freeze one hour ahead. Pour the ice cream mixture into a shallow freezer-proof container cover and freeze until it's partially frozen. 2. Spoon into a bowl and mash with a fork to break up the ice crystals. Return to the container and freeze ...