Easy Homemade Sugar Paste Fondant
This homemade sugar paste fondant is the secret behind stunningly decorated cakes. Smooth, pliable, and perfectly sweet, it rolls out beautifully to cover your baked creations with a flawless finish. Made with just a handful of pantry staples for a truly professional result!
🛒 Ingredients
1 servings
- 6 tablespoons water
- 24 g unflavored gelatin powder (2 envelopes)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 2 tablespoons corn syrup
- 1 kg (about 8 cups) powdered sugar, sifted
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Directions
- 1
Pour the water into a heatproof bowl and sprinkle the gelatin powder over it. Let it bloom for 5 minutes without stirring.
- 2
Melt the gelatin over a double boiler (bain-marie) on low heat, then add the corn syrup and vegetable shortening. Stir gently until fully dissolved and smooth.
- 3
Remove from heat and let cool slightly for a few minutes. Place the sifted powdered sugar in a large bowl.
- 4
Gradually pour the warm gelatin mixture into the powdered sugar, mixing with a spatula, then knead by hand until a smooth, elastic, and non-sticky dough forms.
- 5
Dust your work surface with powdered sugar and roll out the fondant with a rolling pin to the desired thickness, then use it to cover your cake or tart beautifully.
💡 Chef's Tip
If the fondant feels too sticky, knead in extra powdered sugar a little at a time. Wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, it keeps at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Add gel food coloring to create colorful decorations.
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