How to Make Fondant
Fondant is a type of icing that is used to cover cakes and other pastries. It is made from sugar, water, and gelatin, and can be colored and flavored to create a variety of effects. Fondant is a versatile icing that can be used to create smooth, even surfaces, or to create intricate designs.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and gelatin.
- In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the hot corn syrup mixture to the sugar mixture. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the vegetable shortening and stir until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the fondant rest for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Tips:
- If the fondant is too thick, add a little bit of water. If the fondant is too thin, add a little bit of confectioners’ sugar.
- Fondant can be colored using food coloring. Add a few drops of food coloring to the fondant and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
- Fondant can be flavored using extracts. Add a few drops of extract to the fondant and knead until the flavor is evenly distributed.
- Fondant can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
FAQ:
Q: What is the difference between fondant and frosting?
A: Fondant is a type of icing that is made from sugar, water, and gelatin. Frosting is a type of icing that is made from sugar, butter, and milk. Fondant is typically used to cover cakes and other pastries, while frosting is typically used to decorate cakes and other pastries.
Q: How do I make fondant smooth?
A: To make fondant smooth, you need to knead it until it becomes pliable. You can also use a rolling pin to roll out the fondant until it is smooth.
Q: How do I color fondant?
A: Fondant can be colored using food coloring. Add a few drops of food coloring to the fondant and knead until the color is evenly distributed.
Q: How do I flavor fondant?
A: Fondant can be flavored using extracts. Add a few drops of extract to the fondant and knead until the flavor is evenly distributed.
Q: How do I store fondant?
A: Fondant can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
