Fondant Icing
Homemade fondant recipe for covering cakes.
Ingredients
unflavored gelatin
2 packets or 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp
cold water
1/4 cup
glucose syrup (Wilton brand)
1/2 cup
solid vegetable shortening
2 tbsp
glycerin (Wilton brand)
1 tbsp
powdered sugar (sifted)
8 cup (about 2 lbs)
food coloring and flavoring
to taste
Instructions
1
Soften the Gelatin
Combine the gelatin and cold water, and let stand until the gelatin softens.
2
Heat Until Dissolved
Place the gelatin mixture in the top of a double boiler and heat until dissolved. Stir in the glucose syrup until well combined.
3
Incorporate the Fats
Stir in the shortening and remove from heat before it fully melts. Add the glycerin, flavoring, and coloring. Cool until lukewarm.
4
Knead the Fondant
Place 4 cups of the powdered sugar in a bowl and make a well in the center. Pour in the warm gelatin mixture and stir with a wooden spoon, gradually adding the remaining powdered sugar until the mixture is no longer sticky. Knead until smooth, soft, and non-stick.
