Recipes For 2005

Edible Sugar Shapes

2 cups granulated sugar
4 tsp water (or slightly less if using food coloring)
1/4 tsp meringue powder
food coloring (optional)
Procedure

Mix all of the above by hand until moistened and feels like wet beach sand.

Pack the sugar mixture into candy molds of your choice, pressing firmly into the mold. Remove excess with a straight edge spatula or the back of a butter knife.

Place a piece of cardboard over the mold and turn over to remove shapes. Let dry at room temperature for at least 5 hours - or - place in a 200 degree oven for 10 minutes.