Basic Fondant

By amt2mf

Make your own fondant with this basic recipe. You can add your own coloring to make a full range of colors to have available for all of your custom baked goods!

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 cup boiling water

Preparation

Step 1

Butter the sides of of a 1 1/2 quart saucepan.

Mix all ingredients. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Cook without stirring to soft ball stage (238 degrees).

Pour onto platter or shiny cookie sheet with sides. DO NOT SCRAP SAUCEPAN. Cool mix until only slightly warm (30 minutes).

With a spatula or wooden spoon, scrape fondant mix from the edge of platter toward the center. Gradually the fondant mixture will turn stiff and white. Knead until free of lumps. Wrap and place in covered container.

Allow to ripen 24-48 hours. Ready to use for mints or cake decoration.