How Do You Make Fondant From Marshmallows?
Breaking news! 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! • Empty the bag of marshmallows into a glass bowl and add a splash of the water (a tablespoon or two). • 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 powder
• Empty the bag of marshmallows into a glass bowl and add a splash of the water (a tablespoon or two). • 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. (See vanilla tip below). • Add food coloring, if you desire. 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
