This will prevent the corn syrup or glucose from sticking to your hands. When using a pastry bag, instead of putting the ingredients directly into the bag, wrap the ingredients in plastic wrap and cut the end off, then place in the pastry bag. This keeps the pastry bag clean. Back to the Basics While it is easy to get caught up in the fun of decorating pastries, don t neglect the basics. Master Chef Josef Zimmerman with The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee reminds bakers to follow recipes accurately, set the timer for the proper cooking time and temperature and be sure to keep the work space clean.
Publications have a whole team of people who make the dessert look perfect for the photo.