FONDANT

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This recipe is from www.thecookduke.com and it actually tastes good! Tips from the website: 1. When you make fondant, both the dough and the icing, make sure to make it in room temperature - Too cold or too warm room will hurt the dough 2. When you calculate the quantity of fondant icing required, it's better to have too much fondant icing rather than too little, as leftover icing can be stored and used at a later date, or used for extra decorations 3. Make sure you make fondant on a clean and smooth working surface. Jewelry on your fingers or wrists or fluffy clothing could hurt the fondant's surface

Provided by cuppythecake

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 sheet for 9x13 (this highly depends on how you rol

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon glycerin (some recipes say it's optional, believe me, it's a must)
2 lbs confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vegetable shortening (white)

Steps:

Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; Let it rest for two minutes to soften.
Place the bowl in a microwave for 30 seconds on High, until the gelatin dissolves (*I suggest doing this in 10 second increments as the first time I did this it boiled over in the microwave).
Add the flavoring.
Add the corn syrup and the glycerin and stir until the mixture is smooth and clear (if the mixture is not turning smooth and clear, microwave it for an additional 15 to 20 seconds on high and stir again)
Sift 1 1/2 pounds of the sugar into a large bowl (*I did not sift and it was not lumpy!).
Make a hole in the sugar and pour the liquid mixture to it.
Stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes sticky.
Sift some of the remaining 1/2 pound of sugar onto a smooth work surface and add as much of the remaining sugar as the mixture will take.
Knead the fondant, adding a little more sugar if necessary, to form a smooth, pliable mass.
Rub the vegetable shortening on your thumbs and knead it into the fondant.
Wrap the fondant in plastic wrap and place it in a tightly sealed container to prevent it from drying out.
If the icing dries out and harden it can often be revived by popping it into a microwave oven for a few seconds and then kneading it back to life.

Ilyassahmad Ilyassahamd

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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my fondant didn't turn out at all. It was way too runny and didn't set properly. I'm going to have to try this recipe again.

Pan Ei Zin

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This was my first time making fondant and it turned out great! I was so impressed with how easy it was to make and how delicious it tasted. I will definitely be making this again.

Joni sing Sing

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I was disappointed with this recipe. The fondant didn't rise properly and it was very dense and dry. I think I will try a different recipe next time.

Moix AnonYmous

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This fondant was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I would use a semisweet chocolate instead of a bittersweet chocolate.

Adessa Coburn

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I love making chocolate fondants for special occasions. They're always a hit with my friends and family. This recipe is one of my favorites because it's so easy to follow and the results are always amazing.

shameerah madaram

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I followed the recipe exactly and the fondant turned out perfectly. It was so moist and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor was divine. My guests loved it!

Tahorim Alam

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I'm not usually a fan of chocolate desserts, but this fondant was so good I couldn't resist. It was rich and decadent, but not too sweet. I highly recommend it!

Some Dude

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This fondant was amazing! It was so moist and chocolatey. I will definitely be making this again and again.

Giovannibaez Baez

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I found this recipe to be very easy to follow, even for a novice baker like me. The fondant turned out perfectly and was a huge hit with my family. Thank you for sharing!