# 099 Lipstick
** Characteristics of a semi-finished product. ** Homogeneous, plastic, glossy white mass.
Granulated sugar and water in a ratio of 3: 1 are brought to a boil in an open kettle with stirring, removing the resulting foam. Then close the cauldron with a lid, boil the syrup to a temperature of 108 ℃ and add molasses heated to 50 ℃, then boil it down to a temperature of 115-117 ℃ (test for a weak ball). At the end of cooking, add the essence.
Hot syrup is poured in a layer of 20–30 mm on a table with marble chips and cooled to 35–45 ℃ for 40–45 minutes. Chilled syrup is whipped on a beater for 15-20 minutes or manually on the table using a spatula.