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How to Make Fondant from Marshmallows
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Fondant can be tasty and fun! Many people love the way fondant looks but hate the way it tastes. The cost also makes experimentation/practice prohibitive. This recipe offers a solution for both!

Ingredients
16 ounce bag of marshmallows(prefera bly big)
2 pound bag of powdered sugar
1/2 cup of water(you will not use all of it)
Flavoring (vanilla, amaretto, orange essence, etc.)(for most use 1tsp. but for vanilla use 1 1/2 tsp.)
[edit] StepsEmpty the bag of marshmallows into a glass bowl and add a splash of the water (a tablespoon or two).
instructions
Microwave the mixture until the consistency is smooth. Do this in 20-30 second increments, stirring between times.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir in about half the sack of powdered sugar.
Take the remaining powdered sugar and dump it on a very clean counter.
Dump the marshmallow mixture onto your powdered sugar pile.
Add flavor to your marshmallow mixture. Peppermint extract is a good flavoring to use, but you can experiment and see what you like best. The amount depends on the potency of your flavoring and what the desired final flavor is. 1 teaspoon is a good place to start for most flavorings (see vanilla tip below).
Keeping your hands covered in powdered sugar (see warning below for "non-stick"), knead the remaining sugar into the dough. You will reach a point where you are certain that no more sugar can be incorporated, but keep going and feel free to add in little bits of the remaining water. You know that the fondant is ready when you have a smooth, elastic ball. If the dough breaks when stretched, add a bit more water.


TipsBeautiful things about this fondant:
It doesn't dry out as quickly as traditional fondant, so that you don't have to be rabid about keeping it covered every second that it's not used.
It holds spray and brush paint (edible, of course) very well.
You can buy the materials for this any time of night or day at your local 24 hour retailer.
It costs a fraction of what commercial fondant does.
You may use a plastic bowl but I find the results are better with glass.
Use clear vanilla if you don't want to add a tint to your fondant.
If your dough is too stiff (e.g. after refrigeration), drop it in the microwave for a short time on defrost.
If you have children, use left-overs to keep them entertained on rainy afternoons! They can build tiny sculptures. Let them dry, and you can paint them with watered down food colors.
Double wrap the fondant when it is not being used.
To make brown fondant, try using cocoa powder instead of mixing colors, but be aware that the fondant's properties will change slightly (dries quicker and is harder to rehydrate), so use quickly or prepare this color last.

 

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