All about the Star Confectionery Nozzle

Confectionery cakes are sometimes a real work of art, which, it would seem, is very difficult to repeat. However, this opinion is erroneous. With proper use of nozzles, you can originally decorate the cake with a variety of patterns.

The star nozzle is one of the basic and mandatory for each confectioner. Both a housewife who loves to pamper family members with desserts and a professional who makes money from baking can easily cope with it.

They look almost the same, the difference is only in the direction of the teeth.

• Open star. Nozzles of this kind help to form magical symbols on pies. An open star has several diameters. Large ones are used to create a creamy cloud at the top of cupcakes, small ones are used to decorate biscuits, make homemade marshmallows or meringues. With the help of nozzles of a smaller diameter, you can make cupcakes with original flowers, they are called scaffolds.

• Closed star. The difference between this type and the previous one is that the teeth are turned inward and, if you look at the nozzle from above, the resulting hole will really look like an asterisk. This design provides deeper and more visible grooves on the cream. The closed star is considered the most popular confectionery nozzle, especially for those who often prepare cupcakes. Similarly open, this star also has different diameters.

Using confectionery nozzles is quite simple. You need to insert it into a pastry bag, fill the interior with cream or cream, and then you just need to turn on your imagination and create your dream cake with a beautiful pattern.

Next, the star should be dried and wiped thoroughly so that there are no water droplets, especially on metal models, as this can cause corrosion.

Many believe that decorating cakes with flowers is possible only with special nozzles for the petals. With the help of a closed star, you can also create beautiful combinations of different colors that visually create the effect of a large bud or numerous small ones.

• In this case, yellow, and violet, and purple, and cornflower-blue flowers are made of cream with this nozzle.

• A star will help create a fluffy structure, especially if the cake is in the form of an animal. The fur of the teddy bear is made of numerous points-stars, their unique shape creates an imitation of the hair of an animal. The idea can be used to decorate cakes in the form of a kitten, dog, lion and other animals.

• Mini rosettes formed from glaze using an open star. When the flowers harden, they can decorate a cupcake or cake. Many confectioners make such roses in large quantities in reserve: they use the necessary ones, and the rest are put in the freezer. If necessary, ready-made flowers are placed on the cake and delight the customer.

• To create such a fun, bright and rainbow cake, you needed a cream of different colors and a closed star. Cream in beautiful waves lies on the cake, decorated from bottom to top. A similar pattern can be created in a monochrome style, additionally decorating with roses.

• It's hard to believe, but all borders, monograms and flowers that go along the upper edge of the cake in a classic style are made with only one nozzle. Alternately alternating between strong and weak pressures, either raising or lowering the pastry bag, you can create beautiful scallops both at the base and at the top. Flowers are formed in circular motions. This dessert has an elegant look and, despite the light shades, looks very bright.

• Cupcakes decorated with multi-colored butter cream are shown here. The stars are directed in different directions and have clear furrows. A great option for a children's holiday. In the middle, a beautiful floral option, formed by an open look, is optimal for hen parties and women's gatherings. On the right side is a cupcake with a cream top, decorated with a closed nozzle. It turned out an interesting hat. This option is suitable for any holiday.

See how to use the Star Confectionery Nozzle.