Rolled Fondant
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup, and
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 teaspoon of flavored extract
- 1 (2 lb) bag c&h powdered sugar
- Pour water into a microwave safe bowl.
- Add gelatin and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Microwave for 20 second intervals until gelatin is dissolved.
- Add corn syrup and stir with fork.
- Add shortening and stir until melted.
- If shortening doesn't melt, microwave for 10 second intervals.
- Add flavoring(s).
- Pour your powdered sugar into a large bowl, making a well in the center.
- Add liquid mixture to powdered sugar.
- Using a greased wooden spoon carefully fold powdered sugar.
- Turn out fondant on to a greased surface and knead like bread dough.
- If fondant is dry add more shortening.
- If fondant is too sticky add more powdered sugar 1 tbsp at a time.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and thin place in a zip lock bag; even better if you can vacuum seal it.
- Let sit for 24 hours; if you don't it will be too soft and sticky.
gelatin, cold water, light corn syrup, light corn syrup, glycerin, shortening, extract, powdered sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rolled-fondant-288336 (may not work)