Rolling Fondant Recipe
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Rolling Fondant

By: HOLLY D  
"Fondant is a smooth sugar paste cake coating that is rolled out with a rolling pin. The smoothness of this icing allows you to decorate a cake more extravagantly then you can with your typical icing. If you have ever wondered how professionals got their cakes to look so smooth, this is the secret."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 8 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch, for rolling out the dough

Directions

  1. Place gelatin and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until gelatin is melted. Remove from heat.
  2. Combine the corn syrup, vegetable oil, shortening, and confectioners' sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Turn the mixer on low, and add the gelatin mixture. Beat on low speed until a paste is formed. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to let harden slightly.
  3. To use, roll the fondant to 1/4 inch thickness, using cornstarch to coat the work surface and the rolling pin. Transfer fondant by rolling it around the rolling pin. Place fondant over cake and unroll it, stretching it into place as necessary. Use a paring knife to cut away the excess. Store unused fondant in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 293 | Total Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 0mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by MAGDIEGO Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was my second attempt at fondant - I first tried the marshmallow fondant, and it never... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by teenchef 
Great taste. doesn't take long but you need to put the sugar in before the cornsyrup or it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2009 by Samantha 
I don't know what the first review is all about...your hands are going to hurt after making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2009 by Bern 
This was a great help. I avoided the expense of a fondant rolling pin and bought a pvc pipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2009 by Michelle 
This was awesome, easy to make, easy to use and tasted good. I'll definitely use this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by April G. 
this fondant was super hard to work with. do not use this recipe if you want to hands a hurt... MORE

 
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