How to Make Marzipan Toadstools
Cut the block of marzipan with a sharp knife., Add a drop of red food coloring to the bowl., Break the newly red marzipan into 8 evenly sized pieces. , Roll a red piece of marzipan into a ball., Wash your hands before handling the white marzipan...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut the block of marzipan with a sharp knife.
Wrap one half in plastic food wrap and put the other half into a small bowl. -
Step 2: Add a drop of red food coloring to the bowl.
Mix into the marzipan with your fingers.
Add another drop and see how the color improves.
Add more drops if needed; judge this as you go.,, Squash the ball between your thumb and forefinger to form a mushroom shape.
Push your thumb right up and under the ball to create a hollow.
Repeat for the remaining 7 pieces. , This will ensure that you don't transfer any red coloring to the white.
Unwrap the half of the marzipan you earlier set aside.
Turn this into spots: break off a third of the marzipan, then roll it into many little balls of varying sizes. , Break the remaining piece of marzipan into 8 pieces, to create the stalks. , Gently press a spotted toadstool top onto the top of each stalk. , The toadstools can be eaten like candy if you like marzipan, added to a cake top, used in sugar craft designs, etc. -
Step 3: Break the newly red marzipan into 8 evenly sized pieces.
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Step 4: Roll a red piece of marzipan into a ball.
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Step 5: Wash your hands before handling the white marzipan.
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Step 6: Press several little white marzipan balls onto each red toadstool top.
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Step 7: To make the stalks
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Step 8: roll each piece of marzipan between your fingers.
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Step 9: Use as needed.
Detailed Guide
Wrap one half in plastic food wrap and put the other half into a small bowl.
Mix into the marzipan with your fingers.
Add another drop and see how the color improves.
Add more drops if needed; judge this as you go.,, Squash the ball between your thumb and forefinger to form a mushroom shape.
Push your thumb right up and under the ball to create a hollow.
Repeat for the remaining 7 pieces. , This will ensure that you don't transfer any red coloring to the white.
Unwrap the half of the marzipan you earlier set aside.
Turn this into spots: break off a third of the marzipan, then roll it into many little balls of varying sizes. , Break the remaining piece of marzipan into 8 pieces, to create the stalks. , Gently press a spotted toadstool top onto the top of each stalk. , The toadstools can be eaten like candy if you like marzipan, added to a cake top, used in sugar craft designs, etc.
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