Poured Sugar

There are several ways of preparing molds for casting the sugar. For round shapes, simply use a flan ring or charlotte ring. Metal molds in other shapes (like large cookie cutters) can also be used. For other shapes, bend a strip of metal into the desired shape. An easy way to make a mold of any shape is to roll heat-resistant plasticine (a type of modeling clay) into a rope and work it to the desired shape on an oiled marble slab or silicone mat. Whatever mold you use, it should be lightly oiled to prevent the sugar from sticking.