Preparation:
Dissolve gelatin in half the water in a bowl-held over hot water remove from heat and set aside combine granulated sugar, glucose, glycerine, cream of tartar, and remaining water in a saucepan, over a medium flame heat and stir to completely dissolve sugar raise flame to moderate bring to a boil, brushing sugar crystals from sides of pan heat to a temperature 230-240 degrees remove from heat immediately place into a bowl of ice water and cool for 3-4 minutes stir in shortening and dissolved gelatin mix in powdered sugar, a little at a time, until mixture forms a smooth paste cover tightly and allow to rest for 24 hours stiffen with additional powdered sugar as necessary use as desired |
