Pastry Baking Tools

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A question for Pastry Chefs/Cake Decorators..?

I really want to be a pastry chef/ cake decorater, but I’m not able to go to culinary school anytime soon. I want to practice on my own, to be as best as I can be. I love to do this for fun, for my home.

I am a Qualified, Trained Aussie Chef by Trade who also has a Small Wedding and Occasion Cake business. At many of the Restaurants I worked at I was often in charge of the Desserts of Pastry Section as well as working ‘the line’ as the US calls it, in Australia we call it The pass. I was often on the Pans section. I mainly use fondant rather than Buttercream on my cakes. I think you have a lot of passion which is the fundamentals. Go to the library and hire out any books you can get your hands on. Learn Fondant work, it seems to be the Future of Cakes in America, it is well established throughout the UK and Australia. Go to a small decorators class where they teach how to pipe using buttercream and Royal Icing and how to made sugar flowers is essential. These classes can often be short small classes. Learn how to make all ingredients yourself rather than buying ready bought this is essential for understanding it’s properties and the taste is often Superior when compared to bought plus it gives you that cutting edge and level of professionalism. Have fun you sound like you have the passion for sure, this is an amazing path you are taking so follow your dreams!!!

Demarle Silpat Non-Stick Baking Mat A must-have for every pastry chef, this thick but flexible silicone baking sheet acts as a non-stick work surface, needing no grease Freeze or bake with it: withstands temperature from -40 to over 480F Great for all your chocolate & sugar work Can be reused thousands of times SilpatCare Instructions Handling Work with Silpat ona flat surface with the smooth side facing up (Silpat logo up). Check t…

OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose Pastry Scraper/Chopper $8.15 Multi-purpose scraper/chopper. Use to section dough for pie crusts, evenly portion dough for pastries, and scrape dough from your floured board. Stainless steel blade features 1″ markings for precise measuring. Try it for lifting cookies from a cookie sheet, or for chopping firm vegetables like celery. A broad, soft handle cushions your hand. Dishwasher safe….

Wilton 2104-6667 12 Piece Cupcake Decorating Set $4.57 Create all kinds of fun cupcake designs perfect for celebrations or everyday treats! Includes star tips 1M (rosettes, stars, and drop flowers), star tip 22 (zigzags, pull-out stars), round tip 12 (outlines, dots, messages), and Bismarck tip 230 for exciting filled cupcakes, plus 8 disposable bags, and an instruction booklet. 12 pieces total! Made in USA/Imported….

Fox Run Brands Pasty Cloth Rolling Pin cover $3.76 The Pastry Cloth and the Pin Cover Set by Fox Run is the perfect combination. Made of 100% cotton, the two cloths are machine washable and have finished sew edges….

Rainbow Disco Dust, 5 grams $3.50 Rainbow Disco Dust is an extra fine glitter that will add a touch of color with lots of sparkle to your cakes and confections. Disco Dust contains only ingredients that are non-toxic and are ideal for use with gumpaste or rolled fondant….

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