Fondant Icing Recipe
Summary
Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Ingredients
| Lump sugar - 1 | ||
| Water | 8 Tablespoon | |
| Cream of tartar - a pinch | ||
Directions
MAKING
1) In a saucepan, add sugar and water and without stirring, place over low heat and dissolve.
2) To prevent a crust from forming, dip a brush in cold water and at the syrup level, wipe around the pan to prevent a crust from forming.
3) Mix in the cream of tartar, that is dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water.
4) Cover the saucepan, raise the heat and allow to boil.
5) After 2 minutes takeoff the lid and insert a sugar thermometer in and allow to boil till it reaches 240°F.
6) Take the pan off the heat and when the bubbles subside, gradually pour the mixture on to a damp marble or laminated plastic slab.
7) Work the mix till it becomes a firm and white fondant.
8) Taking only a small piece of fondant at a time, knead with fingertips till smooth.
9) To store, pack fondant icing in an airtight jar or tin.
10) When you want to use it, add a little sugar syrup and gently warm the fondant to make a smooth cream.
11) The consistency of the icing should be easy flowing.
12) Just before serving, flavor and color with vanilla, lemon, etc.
SERVING
13) Using a palette knife, spread all around cake.
1) In a saucepan, add sugar and water and without stirring, place over low heat and dissolve.
2) To prevent a crust from forming, dip a brush in cold water and at the syrup level, wipe around the pan to prevent a crust from forming.
3) Mix in the cream of tartar, that is dissolved in 1 teaspoon of water.
4) Cover the saucepan, raise the heat and allow to boil.
5) After 2 minutes takeoff the lid and insert a sugar thermometer in and allow to boil till it reaches 240°F.
6) Take the pan off the heat and when the bubbles subside, gradually pour the mixture on to a damp marble or laminated plastic slab.
7) Work the mix till it becomes a firm and white fondant.
8) Taking only a small piece of fondant at a time, knead with fingertips till smooth.
9) To store, pack fondant icing in an airtight jar or tin.
10) When you want to use it, add a little sugar syrup and gently warm the fondant to make a smooth cream.
11) The consistency of the icing should be easy flowing.
12) Just before serving, flavor and color with vanilla, lemon, etc.
SERVING
13) Using a palette knife, spread all around cake.
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