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Topic: Fondant


In the News (Mon 28 Dec 09)

  
  Kneading Fondant
Then begin working the fondant mixture with a wooden spoon or paddle by scraping the mixture from the edge of the platter or marble slab toward the center.
Gather the fondant into a ball and knead it until it's smooth and free of lumps.
Using a wooden spoon or paddle, begin scraping the edges of the fondant mixture into the center of the large platter or marble slab.
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 About Fondant from The New Joy of Cooking - Recipelink.com
Fondant is a candy itself, and is also used to make other candies, either as filling or as coating.
Fondant is always cooked to the soft-ball stage (234 to 242 degrees F).
Fondant can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, but be sure to bring it to room temperature before using.
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 decorating_cakes_fondant
Fondant originates from the word "fondre" which means to melt named so because it melts in your mouth when eaten.
Prior to applying Poured Fondant to a cake, it must be covered in a thin layer of glaze or icing to seal in freshness and moisture and to help it adhere better.
Continue to warm the Fondant as needed throughout the coating process so it always stays the correct temperature of 100 degrees F. Stir the Fondant in the pan as necessary between dipping to prevent crust from forming.
www.baking911.com /decorating/cakes_fondant.htm   (1658 words)

  
 Fondant Method   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The degree that you cook the fondant to, determines how stiff you want your fondant -- with flavourings like chopped cherries, grated orange or lemon rind the fondant is cooked to a higher degree.
Fondant may be cooled in the pan it is cooked in by placing the pan in cold water.
Fondant can be beat on a platter, pyrex cake pan or on an arborite or marble table top.
www.ucalgary.ca /~ajohnson/candy/fondant.html   (718 words)

  
 Fondant Recipe
Fondant is a sugar syrup that is crystallized to a smooth, creamy white mass and is used for both icing cakes and cake decorations.
European Fondant is made by boiling sugar, water and glucose to 240°F. It is then poured onto a marble slap and sprinkle with some water to prevent crystallization.
Fondant originates from "fondre" - to melt and is a soft creamy preparation of sugar, water, and flavoring.
www.pastrywiz.com /season/fondant.htm   (0 words)

  
 What is fondant?
Fondant made by this method is smooth and shiny, and, particularly when mixed with a flavoring, relatively tasty.
This uncooked fondant is made with gelatin, glucose, glycerin, and the powdered sugar.
This fondant is primarily used for covering cakes, and it really looks stunning, but if your mouth believes what your eyes tell it, it will be sorely disappointed.
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 Allrecipes | Recipe Reviews: Rolled Fondant
The instructions didn't say what to do if your rolled fondant got stucked on the table and can't be transferred on the cake.
Luckily, I have a fondant mat so what I ended up having to do is put a *very* small amount of Crisco onto the mat.
I then roll the fondant to size needed, and I flipped the whole mat with the fondant on it onto the cake and gently peeled the fondant off.
www.allrecipes.com /Recipe/Rolled-Fondant/Reviews.aspx   (0 words)

  
 Wilton: Recipe Box: Fondant Wrapped Holiday Cakes
Rolled Fondant is a distinctive type of icing that is rolled out similar to pastry dough and then draped over cakes.
Fondant is the most common type of icing used in England and Australia and is used on nearly all Canadian wedding cakes.
Measure cake per fondant package instructions and roll out fondant like a pie crust to size, lifting and turning the fondant as you roll to prevent sticking.
www.wilton.com /recipes/recipesandprojects/misc/fondant.cfm   (1024 words)

  
 Making Fondant Icing, Making Fondant Questions and Answers
Fondant is the same way, it is the skin of the cake.
That is the blessing with the MM Fondant.
Put the ball in the middle, fold the fondant over it and knead the big gob of fondant until all of the color is evenly mixed in.
whatscookingamerica.net /PegW/MakingFondantQA.htm   (4403 words)

  
 Fondant 101, Making Marshmallow Fondant, Cake Decorating
The worst thing about this problematic and expensive cake icing is the fondant doesn’t taste good and is usually peeled off the slice of cake, like an orange rind, and left on the plate.
Well, there are a couple of reasons: The buttercream helps the fondant to “stick” to the cake and this cushion of undercoating icing helps to give you the beautiful smooth nearly perfect finish that you are looking for.
What was the top of the fondant that you rolled out, is now touching the buttercream and what was the bottom side is now the topside that you see.
whatscookingamerica.net /PegW/Fondant.htm   (2254 words)

  
 Fondant 101, Making Marshmallow Fondant, Cake Decorating
Well, there are a couple of reasons: The buttercream helps the fondant to “stick” to the cake and this cushion of undercoating icing helps to give you the beautiful smooth nearly perfect finish that you are looking for.
What was the top of the fondant that you rolled out, is now touching the buttercream and what was the bottom side is now the topside that you see.
I did once and the cake came out with something like little water spots over the fondant, but I have a friend who says that she always put the cake in the ice box even with fondant in it.
www.whatscookingamerica.net /PegW/Fondant.htm   (2501 words)

  
 Fondant-Making
This icing is rolled out and used as a covering for a pound or fruit cake., which is traditionally first covered with a layer of marzipan to seal in flavor and moistness of the cake.
Knead until the fondant is smooth, pliable and does not stick to your hands.
Use the straight edge to mark fondant at base of cake and trim off excess with a sharp knife, or pizza cutter.
www.candylandcrafts.com /fondant-making.htm   (490 words)

  
 How to Use Fondant and Fondant Recipes
Prepare artificial cakes or cakes from cake mixes using whole eggs to be covered with a thin coating of buttercream.
Roll out fondant on a table sprayed with cooking spray and dusted with 50% powdered sugar and 50% corn starch.
Gently ease the fondant to the side of the cake, by lifting and smoothing, taking care to avoid creases.
www.countrykitchensa.com /ckideas/rolled_fondant.aspx   (610 words)

  
 Automatic Fondant Sprayers
The automatic Bakon fondant sprayer with adjustable production speed and coating has been specifically developed to spray or deposit large fondant quantities on differently shaped products.
The automatic fondant sprayer allows spraying differently shaped and sized croissants, Danish and puff pastries in a simple and cost effective way.
The fondant is pumped through a circular tube from the melting kettle to the guns.
www.bakon.eu.com /67.html   (220 words)

  
 Fondant - Glossary - Hormel Foods
The European fondant is typically created by boiling sugar, water and glucose together, pouring the finished mixture onto a hard stone surface and letting it cool to a temperature in the range of 110 degrees.
Fondant may also be made as rolled Fondant, a sugar paste popular in many countries.
Fondant is also available as a packaged ready-to-use food that can be easily and quickly made into a candy or dessert frosting.
www.hormel.com /kitchen/glossary.asp?id=36233&catitemid=   (363 words)

  
 Fondant
A small amount of syrup may be poured on top to prevent it from getting a crust.
Kept clean - fondant should last for weeks or refrigerate for longer periods.
DO not ever heat fondant over 110 o (F) or it will dry very dull and brittle.
www.frenchpastrychef.com /pastry/1212fondant.shtml   (248 words)

  
 Bring on Spring: Easy Fondant Eggs
Attach fondant pieces to eggs using damp brush.
Roll 1/4-inch balls of white and blue fondant, attach.
Roll ¼ -inch balls of pink fondant, flatten slightly and attach between strips.
www.michaels.com /art/online/projectsheet?pid=25018a   (0 words)

  
 Fondant Chart
You must work more fondant than you actually need on the cake to allow enough to hang free to work with for smoothing.
The icing on the sides of the layers should be smoothed and gently stretched where necessary to conform to the shape of each individual cake.
When kneading the fondant we try to figure how much we will need for the whole cake to be sure all of the fondant is the exact same flavor and color.
www.earlenescakes.com /Fondantchart.html   (189 words)

  
 RecipeSource: Chocolate Rolled Fondant
Chocolate Rolled Fondant may be used at once but is easier to work with if made one day ahead to give the moisture a chance to distribute evenly.
Don't be alarmed if tiny cracks appear in the surface of the fondant; the warmth from the kneading or pressure from the rolling pin will make it smooth and satiny.
If this should happen, the chocolate fondant can also be placed in the food processor for a few seconds until completely smooth.
www.recipesource.com /desserts/chocolate/chocolate-rolled-fondant1.html   (432 words)

  
 How to Make and Decorate with Marshmallow Fondant MMF CakeCentral.com
How to Make and Decorate with Marshmallow Fondant MMF If you are a cake decorator, you can find cake decorating ideas, cake decorating photos sugarcraft ideas, sugarcraft photos.
I pull my cake very close to the fondant, lift one side of the fondant, place my hand about in the middle of the circle on top of the fondant, flip the fondant back over my hand, then move it to my cake.
Be careful not to stretch your MMF as this will cause you to have too much fondant on the sides and will make creases when you try to smooth.
www.cakecentral.com /article47-How-to-Make-and-Decorate-with-Marshmallow-Fondant-MMF.html   (1072 words)

  
 Maui Wedding Cakes - Fondant Wedding Cakes on Maui, Maui Weddings, Buttercream Wedding Cakes
Fondant gives cakes a smooth, flawless matte finish, making it a great base for further decorations - silk ribbons, beading and intricate piping designs.
Fondant is like sugar play dough, it is rolled out in sheets and applied to a cake that has been coated in Buttercream.
Fondant cakes are more expensive than simpler buttercream cakes due to the time and care in their preparation.
www.mauiweddingcakes.com /Gallery/Fondant   (209 words)

  
 Rolled Fondant Icings including Satin Ice, Pentinice, Bakels, Wilton, Mill-Lane Sugarpaste, Ballina
Kneed desired quantity of fondant by hand on a smooth, clean surface or mix in dough machine.
ALSO: Rolled fondant can also be put directly on to a cookie as soon as it comes from the oven!
And Wilton Fondant has the same unsurpassed smoothness, easy-to-handle texture and rich flavor of homemade rolled fondant.
www.sugarcraft.com /catalog/misc/fondanticings.htm   (0 words)

  
 Fondant
Marzipan can also be rolled in sheets, like fondant, and used as icing.
Fondant is certified Kosher and packaged in 1 1/2 lb.
Just like regular fondant: it can be rolled out and used for modeling decorative pieces, and covering all types of cakes.
www.candylandcrafts.com /fondant.htm   (341 words)

  
 “fondant” 19 Recipes | Recipezaar
An easy, no cook fondant filling for candies which can be used as is or flavored as desired.
The cooking time is actually the fondant chilling time.
The icing for this cake is not a classic fondant, but an almost transparent powdered sugar glaze flecked with rosemary leaves and lemon zest.
www.recipezaar.com /recipes.php?q=fondant   (0 words)

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