Square Sugar Box
Steps for crafting a square decorative sugar box using sugar paste, fondant, or marzipan.
Ingredients
Sugar paste, fondant, or almond paste (add gum tragacanth if using almond paste)
to taste
Royal icing (for adhering and decoration)
to taste
Instructions
1
Draw the blueprint
First, draw the top, bottom, and side panels to actual size on paper, extending the lines beyond the edges of the square shapes.
2
Prepare the work surface
Transfer the drawing to a flat board and cover it with parchment or wax paper so the drawn lines show through.
3
Roll out the paste
Roll out the paste to an even thickness (about 1/8 inch / 3 mm) and lay it over the paper covering the drawing.
4
Cutting
Using the visible extended lines as guides, cut the paste to the precise dimensions and shapes.
5
Drying
Transfer the cut pieces along with the paper to another flat board to dry and prevent warping. After about 1 hour, when the surface has formed a skin, cover with paper and flip so the other side can dry as well. Flip occasionally to ensure even drying.
6
Assembly
Once the sugar panels have hardened, use royal icing to glue them together and decorate as desired.
