Marshmallow Fondant

For Matti


Marshmallow Fondant

1 16 oz bag mini marshmallows
2 and 1/2 tbs water
1 (2 lb) bag powdered sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp clear vanilla extract

Microwave marshmallows and water for 1 minute. Stir well. Stir in extracts. Add powdered sugar (about 3/4 of bag) and mix/knead in till smooth and pliable, adding more powdered sugar as needed to form a smooth consistency. Knead 1-2 minutes, and rub with a light coating of crisco, then store in an air free plastic ziploc bag till ready to use.

To roll out, coat surface of counter with a combination of crisco/powdered sugar to prevent sticking. For large cake rounds, slide a cardboard cake circle under the fondant, and then slide the fondant off the circle and over the cake. Roll out about 1/8 to1/4 inch thick to help prevent tearing.

Hey Matti,

To make this easy, I just microwave the marshmallow and water and then dump them in my mixer bowl with the kneading hook on. I then add the extracts. Slowly I add in the sugar and let the machine do all the kneading. It is super easy. If you want the fondant all one color I'd even add the color gel while it is kneading to save some work. This is a great fondant for covering cakes because it tastes pretty good especially compared with the package stuff. If you want to make shape that will stand-up this is not the best. It is pretty flexible and will need support while it dries. Call me with any question,
Aunt Tammy