Rolled Fondant

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup glucose syrup
• 1 tablespoon glycerin
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• combine gelatin and cold water; let stand until thick. place gelatin mixture in top of double boiler and heat until dissolved.
• add glucose and glycerin, mix well. stir in shortening and just before completely melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. mixture should cool until lukewarm.
• place 4 cups confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. make a well in the center and using a wooden spoon, stir in the lukewarm gelatin mixture. mix in sugar and add more a little at a time, until stickiness disappears. knead in remaining sugar. knead until the fondant is smooth, pliable and does not stick to your hands. if fondant is too soft, add more sugar; if too stiff, add water (a drop at a time). use fondant immediately or store in airtight container in fridge. when ready to use, bring to room temperature and knead again until soft.