Do you know those pastry challenges on Food Network where they make big sculptures out of sugar?

Question

I want to know if anyone knows how they make the sugar that's like in a blob that they can stretch and form and makes thing from.

Answer 1

You really need instruction to learn this art.

If you're interested, here is a link to a discussion about pulled sugar along with recipes and tips:

http://www.cheftalk.com/forums/archive/index.php?t-3434.html

Answer 2

I learned how to do it in a college baking class for my culinary degree. It's hard to do but can be pretty fun. Basically it's sugar, water, corn syrup, and cream of tartar melted together. If you feel inclined to try it make sure you wear gloves so you don't burn your hands to bad. Also keep in mind that the thin strands of pulled sugar can be razor sharp. I've seen someone cut their finger open pretty good pulling sugar.

Answer 3

It's just melted sugar, but it's really hard to handle.

Answer 4

i saw that and it looked like alot of work, ithink its one cup of water and tons of sugar to melt, and for color food coloring

Answer 5

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_cc