Rolled Fondant

By samara72

Ingredients

• 1 package .25 oz of unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup of clear glucose (corn syrup)
• 1 tablespoon glycerin
• 2 tablespoons of shortening
• 1 teaspoon any flavoring
• 8 cups (2lbs.) sifted powered sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mix water and gelatin and let stand for 5 minutes. Heat in microwave about 30 seconds. Add shortening and stir until melted. Pour into glycerin and glucose mixture.

Add flavoring. Pour into the powdered sugar and fold until blended. Knead the fondant until smooth and workable. When kneading and rolling fondant, be sure to use a powdered sugar work surface to keep fondant from sticking.