This American dessert features Confectioners’ sugar, c Cold water. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Rolled Fondant (Wedding) – House Beautiful
Description
This American dessert features Confectioners' sugar, c Cold water. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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plus extra for kneading 2 tb Gelatin 1 1/4 c Light corn syrup Yellow food coloring 2 ts Orange extract Red food coloring 2 ts Vanilla extract *The fondant can be made up to a week ahead, but must be applied to the cake at least two days before the wedding.
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In a large mixing bowl, sift the confecfioners' sugar.
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Make a well in the center of the sugar, and add the corn syrup and extracts; do not mix.
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In a small saucepan add the water and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
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Let stand 1 minute.
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Heat the gelatin and water over medium
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heat for 1/2 minute or until it is hot and the gelatin is fully dissolved.
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Pour mixture into well.
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Quickly stir mixture with a heavy wooden spoon from the center out to evenly disperse the gelatin.
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When the mixture becomes too thick to
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stir , turn it out onto a work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar.
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Knead the fondant until smooth and doughlike.
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If the fondant is sticky (this tends to happen in humid weather),
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knead in more confectioners' sugar.
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Knead in food coloring until desired color is achieved.
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Add coloring a few drops at a time, as a little goes a long way.
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Store fondant in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator up to one week.
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Bring to room temperature, then knead well prior to use.
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If fondant is too dry, add a few drops of water.
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If fondant is too sticky, add more confectioners' sugar.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest in an airtight container for several hours before using.
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House Beautiful/March/94 Scanned & fixed by DP & GG
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1757.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.0g0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 454.0g152%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 454.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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