Alis girls Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 My friend and I are trying to make a few bits to sell at church and the vicars wife has decided rosewater sweets in pink would be nice for Valetines. I have got a few recipes off the internet but if anyone has a good one can you post on here please along with any others which are quick, easy and not too expensive. Does anyone remember a book by Margaret Powell "sweetmaking for children" i had a copy and have lost it. I have ordered one off Amazon but cant find any info on her. She was er old in the 70's so is probably deceased. I loved this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emchook Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I dont have any sweetie recipes but let me know if the following is of interest and I will post the recipe mars bar krispies .. You can do it in a tray and cut into tiny squares.. Unlike cakes they dont dry out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The River Cottage family book has a few - marshmallow & so forth,& I have a nice book called 'Christmas gifts from the kitchen' which was really cheap on Amazon,which has lots in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Still have my Margaret Powell book - it's a bit sticky though! My kids love making the fudge, and I always used to make the peppermint creams for mothers' day. I love the little stories that go with the recipes. Have just dug it out, but can't see any rosewater recipes, do you mean the fondant creams? Can post recipe if you like. Thanks for that happy reminder of many a rainy childhood afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Not sure HC - but if you can post the fondant creams recipe that would be great thanks. Yes I loved the stories too, she sounded a little devil. I found something about her on google - she died in 1984 from cancer and has some buses in the town she lived name after her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Plain uncooked fondant: icing sugar (no quantity given), 1 teaspoon glucose, 1 tablespoon boiling water Sieve icing sugar, mix glucose and water, then add icing sugar a little at a time. Keep adding sugar until all water is used up and mixture is dry enough to handle. Knead on board covered in icing sugar until smooth leave for 1 to 3 hours covered in greaseproof paper Plain cooked fondant 400g granulated sugar 1/8 litre water 2 teaspoons glucose Put sugar and water in pan over low heat, stirring until sugar melted Add glucose and quickly bring to boil Boil until when you drop a piece into cold water it forms a soft ball when you rub it between fingers. Allow to cool slightly On marble slab (or chopping board) moisten it then fold over mix several times, then knead with icing sugar covered hands until smooth white and creamy If you want to add flavourings, do while mix is warm. After has stood for 2 to 3 hours you can roll into shapes. I don't think I ever tried these nochucksyet, but let me know how you get on; I am available for tasting sessions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 you could do coconut ice, that'd dead easy and lovely too :0) http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2799/coconut-ice-squares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Actually,I meant to post to say that the Good Food site is a brilliant resource,& I am sure they had lots on there. Thanks Poet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Thanks everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 awww, are you not going to tell us what you made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
