Do you know what marzipan is?Honestly, for a long time I myself identified this concept not with what it really is. Surely, many remember how marzipan in Soviet times, and sometimes now, is called a bun sprinkled with nuts. It turns out that marzipan is something completely different! Marzipan is an elastic mixture that is made from sugar and almond. With its help, decorate baking, make a variety of figures, which then give each other. Many simply have no idea what it is, just for the reason that in Russia such a miracle is almost not performed. I'm talking about real marzipan, not its likeness. The fact is that it is possible to find it on sale, only it will have a completely different taste, and this is because, for the sake of economy and benefit, our culinary specialists try to make an elastic mass of other types of nuts, because almonds are not cheap. . Trying to replace it with walnuts or peanuts, the mixture is not very elastic and not very tasty. I can say this with full confidence, because, having prepared marzipan once at home, I realized that this is far from what can be found in the store, and, of course, definitely not a bun.
Marzipan recipe has been passed down from one generation.to another hundreds of thousands of years. According to some reports, they were able to cook it even before our era. Until now, disputes over who exactly invented this tasty delicacy have not ceased. Defend their point of view, France, Italy, Spain and many others. Those countries that are still engaged in marzipan production are constantly developing its new recipes, which are kept in deep secrecy so that other manufacturers will not know about them. But, as they say, you cannot conceal everything, and today each of us has the opportunity to make marzipan at home. Tell me what it is for. Well, firstly, it is a very tasty sweet treat. Secondly, it is very useful, as almonds are a valuable source of vitamins, especially E. Thirdly, with the help of marzipan you can decorate a birthday cake, make cakes and many other things that your imagination will allow. For example, in Europe, the preparation of marzipan is a real competition, during which those who wish can make the most genuine works of art from marzipan. By giving him any color with dyes, you can build a fairytale castle, blind the bride and groom, a bouquet of roses, chocolates, animal figures and much, much more.
Well, it's time to tell you how to cook marzipan. You will need some free time, good mood and a little patience.
Marzipan Recipe H1
Ingredients: 200 almonds, 200 g of powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of rum or nut tincture.
Cooking:take almonds, pour it into a blender, add a few spoons of sugar and grind everything well. Pour the remaining icing sugar and continue to grind further. Gradually add the rum and “mix” the blender until the mixture begins to stick together in lumps. That's it, marzipan is ready. To give it a color, add some natural or chemical dye, such as beet juice.
Marzipan Recipe H2
Ingredients: 0.5 kg of sweet and 15 pieces of bitter almonds, 200g of fruit sugar (if possible, it is better to take Finnish), 1 tbsp of water.
Cooking:Scald the almonds with boiling water, peel and dry in the oven at a low temperature for a few minutes (you will understand when it dries). After complete drying of the almonds, it is necessary to grind in a blender or coffee grinder as small as possible. Grind the sugar into the powder, sift through a strainer. Almonds and sugar mix well in a blender. It should make a dense homogeneous mass. Put the mixture in a porcelain bowl, sprinkle one tablespoon of water on it and quickly stir the whole mass. Place the mass in a metal dish and heat for a few minutes over low heat. During cooking, add 20 g of powdered sugar.
This recipe for marzipan, though it takes more time, but it will turn out more delicious. By the way, add dyes to it and start modeling. Please kids and friends!
