Directions:
- Soak the Gum Tragacanth in only 1/4 cup of the water overnight.
- Sift the icing sugar into a large bowl and set aside until required.
- Put the 8 oz of sugar and 4 oz of glucose syrup and 1/4 cup of water in a saucepan, boil to 270 degrees Farenheight, stirring all the time.
- Remove from stove and cool a little. Approx 1-2 mins or mixture will start to set.
- Soak the gelatine in the remaining 1 cup of water and add to cooled mixture. If glucose mix is starting to set, reheat again until melted and mix through together.
- Beat the two egg whites until stiff and set aside.
- Add cooled glucose liquid to 4 kg of sifted icing sugar and stir well. Mixture will appear rather dry, don't be concerned as extra water can be added later.
- Strain the Gum Tragacanth and add to icing mixture.
- Add the beaten egg whites and the mix through.
- Add extra water a little at a time as too much will make the mixture soggy. Once mixture starts to bind together, take out of bowl and knead until it resembles a pliable icing.
- If the mixture appears too runny, add some of the remaining 1kg of icing sugar, a little at a time.
- Once kneaded, roll out for use on the moulds or keep covered in an airtight container until ready to use.
- If desired you can divide into portions and edible food colouring can be added a few drops at a time and kneaded into the icing to make different coloured Easter Eggs.
- When eggs have been moulded and set aside to dry over-night, join the two halves together with royal icing and decorate as desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 1032.1 Kcal (4321 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 86.01 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.56g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 735.83mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 356.69mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 215.98g | 72% | |
| Sugars | 76.58g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.92g | 20% | |
| Protein | 22.02g | 44% | |
| Iron | 9.6mg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 109.3mg | 11% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 370.53 Kcal (1551 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 30.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.43g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 264.17mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 128.06mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbs | 77.54g | 72% | |
| Sugars | 27.49g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.77g | 20% | |
| Protein | 7.91g | 44% | |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 53% | |
| Calcium | 39.2mg | 11% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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