Pastillage A thick sugar paste, similar to gum paste, that can be molded into different shapes and forms. When dried, it is hard and brittle. Unlike gum paste, pastillage dries much quicker and stronger. Here is a detailed step-by-step instruction on how to make pastillage. This is a recipe from Serdar Yener. Recipe Ingredients Icing…

Swiss Meringue Buttercream Swiss meringue buttercream (SMBC) is a silky, smooth frosting that is preferred by most of the bakers using buttercream. It is made with egg whites, sugar and butter. Egg whites are whisked with the sugar and then double boiled until the sugar melts. It is then whipped to stiff peaks forming the…