Nicholas Lodge's Tylose Gumpaste
Nicholas Lodge's Gumpaste Recipe!
It's long overdue, but Chef Nicholas' gumpaste recipe is finally here on our website!
It will live here on the blog; whenever you need it you can find it by clicking the Recipe link under Categories (on the right side of the screen). It gets even better: I have included the recipe here as a PDF! That means that you just have to click the link (below) and you can save it to your computer or print it out so you always have it hand! You're welcome!
Tylose-Gumpaste-Recipe_20140711-012022_1.pdf
That's it folks! Just wanted to help get your weekend off to a sweet start! Happy cake decorating!
Sweetly yours,
Stephanie
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This is the BEST gumpaste recipe out there in Gumpaste Land! Love putting on his DVD on how to make it and go through the steps with him!
Love this!!
muchas gracias por compartir stephanie,eres un gran instructor y te admiro mucho,espero el proximo 2015 poder asistir a tu escuela,es un deseo muy grande.
perdon,me refiero a nicholas lodge,gracias.
I have been pulling my hair out trying to make a dahlia, is there instructions on one of your craftys classes for a dahlia. Thank you for sharing your recipe for gum paste, it is much appreciated. I am flying from Washington state down to Florida and then driving to your shop, I am so excited to finally get in and shop for supplies that I have been waiting to get.
Yes Carolyn, there is a Craftsy Video on making a Dahlia. Here is the link to get that class 1/2 off!
Modern Sugar Flowers - http://www.craftsy.com/ext/NicholasLodge_550_H
Happy Flower Making!
Thank you for sharing your recipe!!!
Your gumpaste is excellent, I made it last week and it is really good to work with. Thanks for sharing
I use this recipe all the time; I follow all Nicholas' Craftsy classes and he was kind enough to share the recipe on, i think, the Ultimate Sugar Rose class. Highly recommend it.
Thank you!!! Your recipe is excellent!!!!!!
After using this recipe, I can never go back to store bought gumpaste again. Ever!
I need to ask u what do u mean by 1-2lbs 10x????? Do u mean 10x1 pound???? Or 2x10 =20pounds???
Hafs- I'm sorry, but I am not exactly sure how to help you out. Where are these numbers coming from? They are not in Chef Nicholas' Gumpaste recipe (above), but if you tell me what recipe you have maybe I can help.
At least her in the US, 10x refers to the fineness of the powdered sugar (icing sugar), meaning that it's been sifted 10 times for quality. Domino Sugar brand powdered sugar uses this in their labels.
It means 10 times finer
Thanking you for this clear-cut recipe and the details too!
I do have a couple of questions:
1. What is the difference or similarity between tylose, CMC and tragacanth gum powders? Here in India, it's not easily made available and each seller vouches for the product they have. Many recipes I have come upon says fondant plus one of the above. So please do clarify.
2. How long does a flower creation using fondant or gumpaste last for? If stored well after the flowers are dried and arranged - how long till it goes 'bad' - if at all?
Tylose is CMC. They are the same. Tylose is a substitute for Gum Tragacanth. You can add 1-2 tsps Tylose to 1 lb (1/2 kg) fondant to make it more like gumpaste also.
My friend still has her gumpaste flowers from her wedding cake that was made 20 years ago. She has kept them in a glass container out of the sun and in a china cabinet and they still look great. If you keep them covered, out of heat, sunlight and humidity, that is in air- conditioned room, they can last many years. Some people spray Lacquer Spray or confectionery glaze on them to make them shiny and humidity resistant.
I cover a lot of cakes and thinking of making my own rolled paste....anyou suggestions?
Hi Pinki! Are you talking about gum paste or rolled fondant? The recipe above is what Chef Nicholas Lodge uses for all his gum paste needs! He generally does not make his own rolled fondant, but there are loads of recipes online to try. You can find many recipes on Cake Central's website. I would recommend trying a few different types to see what works best for the climate you live in, and what you like best as far as texture and taste! Good Luck!
can i please get a gum paste recipe without using eggs. Thanks