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HOW TO MAKE... SIMPLE SUGAR FLOWERS

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Making floral decorations out of sugar can be a little intimidating at first and it can be hard to know where to start. I’m going to show you how to make simple sugar flowers which can add a special touch to your baking.

Let me start by saying it doesn’t matter if you’ve never made any sugar floral decorations before – these are suitable for beginners as well as experienced bakers who are looking to add a few more floral techniques to their arsenal.

The most important element when it comes to making decorations is the kind of sugar you use. Sugarpaste or ready-toroll icing is far too soft and thick to

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