Rolled Fondant Recipe

This rolled fondant recipe works great when you don't like already made fondant. It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Then taken out before using and letting sit overnight. You can keep it 2-3 weeks in the fridge. For quick use store at room temperature in a plastic container with a tight lid.

We'll break down these cake decorating instructions on how to make fondant in easy steps below.

For this Rolled Fondant you will need the following ingredients:

1 Tablespoon gelatin
3 Tablespoons water
1/4 Cup corn syrup
1 Tablespoon glycerine
2 Tablespoons shortening
8 cups/2 lbs powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond, lemon extract or other flavoring of your choice
extra shortening to grease the counter

Step 1 on how to make fondant icing

In a medium bowl, mix 1 Tablespoon gelatin and 3 tablespoons water. Heat for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Step 2 on how to make fondant

Stir in 1/4 Cup corn syrup, 1 Tablespoon glycerine and 2 Tablespoons shortening into your water mixture. Stir until shortening melts. Add 1 teaspoon almond or lemon extract and a few drops of your color of choice if you would like something other than white fondant.

Step 3 on how to make fondant

Add 8 cups or 2 lbs powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl. Pour water mixture into your powdered sugar and blend together. When it forms a ball take the dough out and knead on a counter that is greased with shortening. Knead until dough is smooth. It is ready to use now.