| WATER - warm | 6 ounces |
| SALT | 8 ounces |
| ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR - sifted | 8 ounces |
| CORNSTARCH - sifted | 4 ounces |
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METHOD: 1) Blend together the warm water and salt and stir for 10 minutes. 2) Using a Kitchen Aid mixer with a dough hook attachment, slowly add the flour and cornstarch mixture until a workable dough is formed. Mix on low speed for 12 minutes. Adjust consistency by adding a little more water or flour, until the final dough has reached a smooth pliable consistency. 3) Store the dough in an air-tight "Ziploc" bag. 4) If desired, you may color you dough with food colorings or other food products. 5) Build you showpiece on parchment or aluminum foil, and place on a sheetpan. Dry you pieces in an oven set at 200F. This drying process should take 3-5 hours! Don't rush it by raising the temperature. 6) Seal your finished pieces with marzipan lacquer if desired. |
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