The Perfect Gelatin/Regular Fondant Recipe

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Fondant icing has different recipe which gelatin fondant is one of these types.

  Gelatin fondant is affordable and easy. Gelatin fondant can be used without any problem except in a case of wrong and or outdated ingredients and procedure.

   Below are the things you will need when making gelatin fondant.

Hints:
tbsp means tablespoon
tsp means teaspoon

Ingredients
• 1.5kg Icing sugar
• 2tbsp Gelatin
• 2tbsp Liquid glucose (Heaped)
• 2tsp CMC
• 1 tbsp Edible Glycerine
•  12tbsp Water
• Corn Flour
• Shortening (preferably during dry season)

Tools
• Bowl
• Stirrer
• Mixing bowl
• Clean Surface( Tile, Board)
• Cling film

Procedure For Preparing Your Fondant
1. Sieve your icing sugar in a bowl.

2. Add CMC and mix.

3. Create a hole at the middle.

4. In a double boiler ( this is achieved by putting a bowl in a hot water when there is another water in the bowl, this is usually done to avoid gelatin mixture to boil over), sprinkle your gelatin on the surface of the hot water.

5. Stir your fondant continuously until it is totally dissolved.

6. Add the liquid glucose and let the mixture dissolve completely.

7. Remove the mixture from heat, add glycerine and pour the mixture in the created hole.

8. Mix until the icing sugar and CMC mix is properly mixed with the liquid mixture.

9. Transfer your fondant on to your clean working surface and knead your fondant. Excessive force is not needed when kneading your Fondant, a gentle knead is enough.

10. Add 1 tbsp at a time till you get the normal consistency, if your fondant is hard.

Sprinkle some cornflour/shortening on your working surface when fondant sticks to the surface.

Wrap your Fondant with a cling film and store.

Photo credit: Pinterest

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 25, 2021 at 2:04 AM

    Can it be used immediately ma?

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  2. BarakatFebruary 26, 2021 at 8:40 PM

    Let it rest for 30 minutes, so it'd turn out great

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  3. UnknownApril 14, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    Can this receipt be used equally in the wet season ( rainny season) ma?

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    1. BarakatApril 14, 2021 at 9:21 AM

      Yes... But Without the edible glycerine, you'd still have the same result

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  4. UnknownJanuary 22, 2022 at 5:46 AM

    Thank you ma

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  5. AnonymousNovember 30, 2022 at 6:57 PM

    Thank you ma, I found this useful to me, I appreciate

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  6. AnonymousDecember 24, 2022 at 2:54 PM

    Please ma,
    What is the right recipe for a 1kg fondant? My first time...

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    1. AnonymousDecember 25, 2022 at 2:52 PM

      Hi, you can use the following recipe for a 1kg confectioner sugar

      2tbsp Gelatin (levelled)
      1 and a half tbsp of glucose
      1 and a half teaspoon CMC

      8tbsp of boiled water

      You can add more water while kneading to get your desire fondant consistency

      Happy fondant making

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