[Sca-cooks] OLWEN'S MARZIPAN

[Olwen the Odd]

> > If yours is sticky try adding some more powdered sugar to a bit of
> > it and see how it improves.
>
>That did it.  Thanks!  Turned out to be little more than equal parts
>of each.  Best going theory (thanks Johnnae!) is that the recent --
>current -- damp weather had rendered it limp.  A little extra dry
>ingredient evened it out.  Still soft, but no longer sticky.  Softness
>can be taken care of by leaving it out uncovered for a while, right?
>
>Iyad

Leaving it out will give it a crust.  Put it in the fridge.  The cold will
stiffen it up some.  After it is molded you can leave it sitting out to firm
up.  You may have to add a little more sugar for thinner parts.
Glad it's working for you!  Have fun.
Olwen

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