This post contains affiliate links
I am often asked what type of fondant I use and when I reply that I
usually make my own, the next question is usually to find out which
recipe I use. Well, today I'm going to let you in on that secret. I use
this recipe (slightly modified) for my Marshmallow Fondant. I make it in my
Kitchen Aid, but you can do it by hand.
Do not use a hand mixer.
You'll
need: 15 oz. mini marshmallows, 2 T water, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp light corn syrup, 1 tsp vanilla,
1/2 tsp lemon extract, 7 1/2 C (a little over 2lbs) confectioner's sugar, sifted, and Crisco or vegetable shortening (not pictured)
Thoroughly grease a large plastic bowl, wooden spoon, mixing bowl, and kneading tool of stand mixer with Crisco.
Put
15 oz marshmallows and 2 T water into the greased plastic bowl and microwave 2
minutes, stir with the greased wooden spoon at 40 second intervals.
The marshmallows should be completely melted and soupy when it is ready.
Transfer melted marshmallows to Kitchen Aid mixing bowl and immediately add the lemon juice, both extracts, salt, and corn syrup.
If
you want a full batch of one color, now is the time to do it. Use
gel colors and keep adding until you achieve your desired shade.
Start adding the 7 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar and knead on 2 (low).
I find it helpful to add some shortening in with the last 1/2 C sugar (this differs from original recipe).
Once
it is thoroughly mixed, prep a piece of plastic wrap by greasing it
with shortening, grease your hands, and remove fondant from bowl. It
will probably be stuck to the sides a bit, so you'll have to really dig
at it. Form it into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Wrap it in a second
piece of plastic wrap and seal in a plastic bag with the air squeezed
out.
Allow it to at least sit overnight before using. Easy right?
What will you make with your first batch?
This post was previously published on 6/17/13 @ oneincomefamilyliving.blogspot.com. I wrote it and transferred it here.
I never knew how to do this, so thanks for the simple instructions :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Thanks for the step by step :)
ReplyDeleteYeah I never knew about this either! Thanks for the recipe, I'm going to need to try this out.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial. My Dad has a Kitchenaid stand mixer, I Pinned this for later...in case I'm ever feeling adventurous.
ReplyDeleteI've tried to make this before, but I'm guessing it didn't turn out right because I used my hand mixer lol :P
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised your hand mixer didn't break! That's one tough hand mixer.
DeleteOoh! That's a huge batch! I'd love to try this!
ReplyDeleteSeriously a great post.. I will show my daughter this who will want to make it asap..
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial. I have been wanting a mixer even though I am not much of a cooker. I want to be able to make cool stuff that I read about on different blogs from time to time.
ReplyDeletei make this all the time. I used to do cakes as a hobby. I dont add lemon juice or corn syrup to mine though. stuff works awesome and tastes waaaay better than store bought.
ReplyDeleteI never knew fondant was this easy! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I will try for my chocolate cake tonight
ReplyDeleteThank you all for the kind words.
ReplyDeleteLooks so easy I'm defiantly trying this out thank you for the post!
ReplyDeleteThat's so much easier to do than I ever though! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I've always wondered how to make fondant. Thank you so much for sharing. Your photos make it really easy to follow along.
ReplyDeleteI have always want to know how to make fondant. Thank you for this it is now saved!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, and love the motivation!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves marshmallows so this will be fun to make!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this great tutorial. I am so happy to find a fondant recipe I can use my stand mixer instead of making it with my hands.
ReplyDelete