All About the Star Pastry Nozzle

Pastry 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 attachments, you can decorate the cake with a variety of patterns in an original way.

The star attachment is one of the basic and mandatory for every pastry chef. It can be easily handled by both a housewife who loves to pamper family members with desserts and a professional who makes money from baking.

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

• Open star. This type of bait helps to form magic symbols on the cakes. An open star has several diameters. Large ones are designed to create a creamy cloud on top of cupcakes, small ones - for decorating biscuits, making homemade marshmallows or meringues. Using smaller diameter nozzles, you can make cupcakes with original flowers, they are called shit.

• Closed star... The difference between this type and the previous one is that the teeth are tucked 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 prominent grooves in the buttercream. The closed star is considered the most popular pastry attachment, especially among those who often make cupcakes. Like an open star, this star also comes in different diameters.

Using the pastry attachments is quite simple. You just need to insert it into a pastry bag, fill the inner space with cream or cream, and then you just have 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 no water droplets remain, especially on metal models, as this can cause corrosion.

Many people believe that decorating cakes with flowers can only be done with special petal attachments. With the help of the 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, both yellow, and purple, and purple, and cornflower blue flowers are made of butter cream with this attachment.

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

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

• To create such a cheerful, bright and rainbow cake, we needed cream of different colors and a closed star. Butter cream falls on the cake in beautiful waves and is 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 the borders, monograms and flowers that go along the top edge of the cake in the classic style are made with only one nozzle. By alternating between strong and weak pressure, then raising and lowering the pastry bag, you can create beautiful scallops both at the base and at the top. The flowers are formed in a circular motion. This dessert has an exquisite look and, despite its light shades, looks very bright.

• Shown here are cupcakes garnished with multi-colored buttercream. The stars are directed in different directions and have clear grooves. A great option for a children's party. In the middle, a beautiful floral version, formed by an open view, is optimal for hen parties and women's gatherings. On the right side is a cream-topped cupcake decorated with a closed nozzle. It turned out to be an interesting hat. This option is perfect for any occasion.

How to use the star confectionery attachment, see below.