Did anyone see the foodnetwork challenge about rock&roll sugar scuptures?

Question

I wanted to get the recipe for the sugar record disks they demonstrated but i can't find it on the food network site? does anyone have and can they tell me it please? i want to use it for my boyfriends birthday dinner tonight please help!!!

Answer 1

Boiled Sugar Recipe courtesy Susan Notter, Birmingham, AL

Show:  Food Network Challenge  

Episode:  Rock & Roll Pastry  











1 1/2 cups cold water

4 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon black food coloring

Special Equipment: candy thermometer, pastry brush, silpat mat or marble, metal cookie cutters or cake ring to act as a mold

Clip a candy thermometer to the side of a medium, heavy pot. Place water, sugar and cream of tartar in pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. As the syrup comes to a boil, any impurities in the sugar will rise to the surface; remove these using a small stainless steel sieve or strainer.

Using a clean brush dipped in clean water, wash the sides of the pan down to ensure that no crystals form around the edge of the pan. Add the black food coloring. Continue boiling, washing the pan sides down regularly until the syrup reaches 340 degrees F, and then place the pan into a bowl of cold water to stop further cooking.

For casting:

Allow mixture to reach a honey-like consistency and pour into the center of a mold, allowing the sugar to run slowly to the sides. Let cool, tap sides of mold, and remove.

For pulling:

After cooking sugar to 340 degrees F and then cooling briefly in the bowl of cold water, pour out onto an oiled marble or silpat mat. Allow to cool around the edges and carefully fold into the center, repeating until a soft pliable mass is formed. Incorporate air to create shine by pulling and folding the sugar until cool.

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