It can also dry out easily, which means you have to be more aware when handling it. Fondant comes in two different types. There is rolled fondant as well as poured fondant. Poured fondant can be used as a filling in candies or as a drizzle over sweets such as cake.
Rolled fondant is the moldable type, which is what I tend to think of when I hear the word. Poured fondant is made by boiling powdered sugar with corn syrup and water. It cools a little and is then stirred until creamy. Sculpting fondant can be stiffer and the gum paste will typically harden. Rolled fondant is usually made from corn syrup and powdered sugar.
Food-grade glycerin and gelatin are also added. Alternatively, it can be made from marshmallows, corn syrup, and powdered sugar. We are undergoing some spring clearing site maintenance and need to temporarily disable the commenting feature.
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Jump online to check out these amazing cakes made with the help of fondant. Which one do you like the best? Do you think they taste as good as they look? If you could design and make any kind of artistic cake, what would it look like? Use crayons or colored pencils to draw a picture of what kind of cake you'd make with fondant.
Have you ever seen a master cake decorator in action? There are many food-focused television shows today that feature cake decorators making incredible—and edible—works of art. Ask an adult to help you find a television show about cake decorating and watch an episode or two.
What do you think? Could you do what they do? Is it harder or easier than you thought it would be? What would you make if you were going to be featured on television? Up for a challenge? Why not try your hand at making your own homemade fondant? You can then use it to decorate a homemade cake of your very own. Make sure an adult helps you, and check the supply list before getting started!
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Learning which brand is best for you can be time consuming and pricey. Whether store-bought or homemade, the ingredients in chocolate fondant are similar to those found in traditional fondant with the addition of white or dark chocolate. Chocolate adds both flavor and elasticity to the fondant. Chocolate fondant needs to be tinted with oil-based candy colors and flavored with oil-based flavorings, which can be a little more difficult to find.
Homemade fondant is made by combining melted marshmallows with confectioners sugar, water and shortening. Some decorators add some store-bought fondant to their MMF recipes to add elasticity and shelf life. Homemade fondant has a shorter shelf life than the store-bought variety. It can take a few tries to get the fondant to the perfect consistency. Outcomes can vary depending on the brand of marshmallows used and the humidity where you live.
Poured fondant is a classic glaze used to coat cakes and candies with a sleek, glossy, crunchy, sugary shell. Some recipes call for breaking out the candy thermometer, others are a simple mix of just a few ingredients.
Poured fondant is the traditional finish for petit fours and also makes for a silky smooth candy filling. There are a few types of poured fondant, all detailed below. Image via Erin Bakes. It can be tinted with water-based food colorings and flavored with the addition of oils or extracts.
Cooked fondant recipes can be made in advance and re-warmed to a pourable consistency when needed. Unused fondant can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to three days. Using a candy thermometer and working with hot sugar can take time to master and may be intimidating to some. This icing is typically a combination of powdered sugar, corn syrup, water and a flavoring, whipped together with a stand or hand-mixer. It sometimes contains white chocolate or candy coating for additional flavor and color.
Comes together in a flash with a few inexpensive ingredients. Easy to color, flavor and re-warm as needed.
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