How To Make Edible Glue Without Tylose Powder
Edible glue is a great tool for building fondant decorations and holding together any structures like gingerbread houses. Tylose powder is commonly used when making edible glue, but it is not something everyone has. Knowing how to make edible glue without tylose powder is simple and effective, which is great for all your baking needs.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Spoon
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat the Water - Pour the water into the small saucepan and heat on low/medium.
- Add the Sugar - While the water is still heating up, add the sugar and mix together. Keep the mixture on the heat until it thickens up and has a slight golden tint.
- Remove From Burner - Remove the mixture from the burner, but still keep it warm. This can be done by placing the small saucepan in a large saucepan filled with hot water.
- Stir to Make Sure Sugar is Fully Dissolved - Use a spoon to stir the mixture to make sure all the sugar has dissolved into the water. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Use the Edible Glue Paste - Carefully dip the ends of the items you want to glue together into the mixture. Press them together and hold for a few seconds until dry. The glue mixture should be kept warm the entire time you are working to ensure it will work.
- This mixture can also be used to make candy glass. Simply pour it out onto wax or parchment paper into the shape you want and let it dry. Add any colors you want and place the final product on your cake for an incredible decoration.
Notes
Edible glue will be hot, so it is important to use caution when working with it. It is best not to let children handle it while hot to prevent any burns from occurring.
Be sure to give the decorations you are gluing adequate time to set before placing them on your cake or baked good of choice. You don’t want to risk anything by moving them too quickly after gluing, which can lead to them falling apart.
Even once your items are dry, be sure to still use caution when moving them. Though the water and sugar glue will hold your decorations or baked goods together, they will still be fragile. When not handled with care, you risk them breaking, as edible glue is not as strong as regular glue.
If the glue begins to stiffen up and is not warm anymore, replace the water in the large saucepan with more hot water. You can also put it on a burner on low heat, stirring occasionally until it becomes the right consistency.
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