Rolling Fondant

Recipe courtesy Jacques Torres Chocolate, MrChocolate

Show: Passion for Dessert with Jacques TorresEpisode: Celebration Cakes (PASTRY)

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (16)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
Fondant for more than one cake

Times:

Prep: 5 min
Inactive Prep: 15 min
Cook: 3 min
Total:: 23 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon gelatin
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons shortening
8 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
Cornstarch, for dusting
1 cake - see recipe for Classic Genoise (Show JQ1A03)

Directions

Place gelatin and water in a small saucepan over low heat and melt it. Combine the remaining ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the melted gelatin to the mixer and beat at low speed until combined. This will form a paste or dough. Place in the refrigerator for a few minutes to let harden slightly.

Use a rolling pin and roll the fondant to a thickness of about 1/4-inch thick. Use cornstarch to "flour" the work surface and the rolling pin. Roll the fondant around the rolling pin to transfer it to the top of the cake.

The next task will be easier if you use a turntable. Place the fondant over the cake and unroll it. Use your fingers to gently position the fondant and smooth the top and sides. Be careful to avoid folds. It may be easier if you gently stretch it into place. Use a paring knife and cut away the excess using the bottom of the cake as the guide. Reserve the rest for a future cake.

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recipe Rolling Fondant
Justin Orlando, FL 03-30-2009
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First Time Fondant
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

First time I used it and it came out well. A little dry, but nothing I couldn't work with. Dyed it pink and put it over a... strawberry cake and it looked very nice. Read more
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tiena memphis, TN 03-24-2009
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My first time and it worked well for me!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used this recipe for my daughters first birthday cake and it worked well. What made it click in my understanding was to... handle it like you are making homemade biscuits. I mixed all of the other ingredients together then added the powdered sugar. It was gooey once all mixed so i used powdered sugar instead of the cornstarch on the counter to smooth it out and to get the proper consistency and it worked great. This is a simple, must use recipe. I will definitely be using it again. Read more
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Joel Cambridge, AZ 01-23-2009
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My first time with working with Fondant and this worked perfectly
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first attempt at using a Rolling Fondant. I converted the Powdered sugar to Grams instead of measuring it (967... grams). I used unsalted butter straight from the fridge for the shortening. I also used a stand mixer with a dough hook for combining all the final ingredients. It took longer than I expected for it to combine into a workable dough. (probably 8-10 minutes on low speed). Using this in the winter in a dry house at 68 degrees it worked perfectly. Rolled out easily. Covered the cake perfectly with ample to spare. Read more
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Megan Littleton, CO 10-11-2008
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It might not be the recipe, or you.
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I tried thid recipe and it worked out very well for me. But in my experience, it depends on the weather. If it is humid... and/or hot the fondant tends to be a little sticky. There are really no perfect conditions, you just have to use really good time managment!Read more
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paula bethany, MO 04-15-2008
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easy!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

After reading the reviews, I decided to do a test run before my son's birthday party. I really expected to have a hard time,... but it was really easy and it really tasted good-I really have not liked fondant's taste in the past, but this was good. I even kneaded some cocao powder in it and it was a wonderful color and taste. It did take me a couple of times to get it rolled out perfectly, but so does a pie crust! I am so glad that I found this and I don't have to use pre-made fondant or regular frosting for this my son's cake!Read more
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Anonymous 03-13-2008
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this recipe DOESN'T WORK!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

it didn't work. the proportions are wrong? how hard is it to write a recipe that works?!?!?! difficult? i really don't think... so. i think this is ridiculous.Read more