Basic Rolled Fondant

Leah Ellias
Leah Ellias @cook_3740856
Modesto, CA

Used this on a Black and White cake. I Had a mishap while applying the fondant, but it still tastes delicious!

Basic Rolled Fondant

Used this on a Black and White cake. I Had a mishap while applying the fondant, but it still tastes delicious!

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Ingredients

10 mins
1 serving
  1. 1 cuplight corn syrup
  2. 1 cupshortening
  3. 2 lbconfectioner's sugar
  4. 1/2 tspsalt
  5. 1 tspclear vanilla

Cooking Instructions

10 mins
  1. 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the shortening and corn syrup.

  2. 2

    Mix in the salt and vanilla flavoring, then gradually mix in the confectioner's sugar until it is a stiff dough.  If you are using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment.  Otherwise, knead by hand.

  3. 3

    If the dough is sticky, knead in more confectioner's sugar until it is smooth.

  4. 4

    Store in an airtight container at room temperature ou in the refrigerator.

  5. 5

    To use, roll out on a clean surface that has been dusted with confectioner's sugar until it is 1/8 inch thick or thinner if you can.

  6. 6

    Drape over frosted and chilled cake and smooth the sides down, or cut into strips to make bows or other decorations.

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