Stages of Sugar Cookery

Stages of Sugar Cookery

Aim: To study the different stages of sugar cookery.

Equipment needed: Sauce pan, spatula, vessels, bowl, slotted spoon.

Procedure

·        Dissolve 200g of sugar in a cup of water

·        Boil the solution; note the rise in the temperature with constant boiling.

·        Find out the corresponding temperature at different stages using cold water test.

Example for Soft ball stage

Coconut Burfi

Ingredients :Quantity  

Grated coconut     :2 cups       

Sugar          :1½ cup      

Ghee           :2 tsp

Cardamom powder        :⅛ tsp        

Water          :         ¼ cup         

Chopped cashews          :As required

Method:

·        Roast grated coconut with ghee and keep it aside.

·        Mix water, sugar and bring it to boil till it gets a soft ball consistency.

·        Add roasted coconut gradually and stir it constantly.

·        Apply little ghee on a tray and transfer the mixture on to it.

·        Cut into pieces after cooling.

Results and Discussion: 

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