How to Make Fondant!!!

Yes, its always difficult when it comes to making fondants, but with the following ways and recipe, you are on your way to making a very nice fondant for your cake...

I know you must be growing tired of always decorating your cakes with the same old icing and frosting...

Its time to start baking like the pros and decorate your cakes with fondant!

Well-made fondant is silky smooth and can be molded to make flowers or decorations, adding that spectacular look to any cake.

Simply follow the directions below and you'll soon be on your way to making perfect fondant!!!

     *****THE RECIPE*****

• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon glycerin
• 2 lbs powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon white vegetable shortening
• Food coloring (optional)

Ok, now lets get to the main business, would try as much as possible to make it simple and easy to practicalise...

It would be in stages, 6 stages actually, if you follow the stages judiciously, you are good to go.

STAGE-1

• Prepare the gelatin; Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it rest for two minutes to soften. Then Place the bowl in a microwave for 30 seconds on high heat, until the gelatin dissolves...

STAGE-2

• Add the almond extract, corn syrup and glycerin; Add these ingredients to the gelatin mixture and stir until smooth and clear... Please note: If the mixture is not turning smooth and clear, microwave it for an additional 15 to 20 seconds on high heat and then stir again...

STAGE-3

• Add the sugar; Sift 1-1/2 lbs of the sugar into a mixing bowl, it is advisable to sift because of lumps... After sifting, Make a hole in the center of the sugar and stir the liquid mixture into it. Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes sticky. Then add the food coloring if desired..

STAGE-4

• Prepare your work surface; Sift some of the remaining 1/2 pound of sugar onto a clean work surface. Any leftover sugar can be added back into the fondant mixture, as needed.

STAGE-5

• Knead the fondant; Turn the fondant onto the powdered work surface and knead until it forms a smooth, pliable mass, adding more sugar if necessary. After this stage you can then Rub the vegetable shortening onto your fingers and continue to knead the fondant, working the shortening in....

FINAL STAGE

• Wrap the fondant in plastic wrap; Place the wrapped fondant in a tightly sealed container to stop it from drying out. The fondant will last for approximately six days, if kept in the refrigerator...

Note: you can apply it on the cake like it is in the picture anytime you are ready...

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Thanks so much steemians