Fondant

amazing recipe I found on you tube - I combined 2 recipes & came up with this one - it's wonderful & a fun way to decorate!


1 bag of mini marshmallows (yes - they have to be mini & not the fruity ones - white, please)
1 Tb water
1 1/2 lb powder sugar (you'll use the rest of your 2lb bag once you're ready to decorate...)
very clean counter space - or table (wiped down w/ cleaner & hot water)
shortening
plastic wrap


put marshmallows & water in a bowl & stir - put in microwave for 20 sec - take out & stir - put back in for 30 sec - take out & stir - put in for 25 sec - take out & stir - put back in for 20 sec take out & stir - should have no clumps & should be ready - act quick! these have a tendancy to get too hard really quickly!!


Add 1/2 lb of powdered sugar to the bowl & stir - continue to add sugar until mixture has incorporated enough to be able to knead on the counter


put a lot of powdered sugar on the counter & knead - you're going to want to knead until it's heafty & doesn't stick to the counter easily...


get shortening - yes, it does have to be shortening, not oil & yes, it needs to be plain, not butter flavor


put on your hands & make sure ball of fondant is coated. wrap in plastic wrap. Put in fridge for at least 24 hours. & wahlah! You're ready to begin decorating your cake!!




This is the first time I've ever made a fondant cake....it's a bit sloppy - but I haven't had any training at all - so it was kinda fun... :)