Poll - Fondant!

Decorating By DelightsByE Updated 26 Aug 2006 , 7:37pm by MikeRowesHunny

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DelightsByE Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 3:52pm
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Want to know what you think is the best fondant for covering cakes, based on taste, ease of use, and value for the money.

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frulund2600 Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 3:57pm
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I make my own fondant from ps, glucose, egg-whites and tylopowder. It is as good and easy to work with as it is inexpensive

1½ egg white (pasteurized only)
2 large tablespoons glucose
mix well and add flavour if you like

Mix in 750 grams of confectioners sugar a little at a time together with 1 teaspoon tylopowder, mix it with a wooden spoon. When it is to hard to use the spoon, take it out on the table and knead well.

Let it sit in a sealed bag at least to the next day before using.

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DelightsByE Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 3:58pm
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Could you please post a recipe?

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luvbakin Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 4:07pm
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I have only used Wilton and MMF. I HATE the taste of Wilton's brand, but loooove MMF. I found they were both pretty easy to cove a cake with. I would like to try Chocopan sometime soon. I've heard it tastes soooooooooooooo yummy.

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frulund2600 Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 4:09pm
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the recipe is added above. I usually make a double portion. You can store it for a month. In the freezer it can be stored for three months.

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JoAnnB Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 6:32pm
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I also make my own using a recipe similar to the one above. I got it from Jacques Torres recipes on Foodtv.com

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kjgjam22 Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 6:41pm
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i like pettinice. i live in jamaica and the marshmallow fondant works out to the same price wise. so i just buy the pettinice. i love it.

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Pootchi Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 7:28pm
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For the taste I prefer Satin ice but for economy it's MMF. It tastes good but not as good as Satin ice. They both work well for making decorations, the Satin ice dries harder and quicker, but MMF stays manageable longer.

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MikeRowesHunny Posted 26 Aug 2006 , 7:37pm
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I make my own too, very similar to the above recipe. I hate ready-made fondant's taste (can only buy Regalice here - and it costs a small fortune), and MMF is too expensive to make due to the lack/expense of marshmallows. I like the fact that I can make my fondant any flavour I like without there already being an underlying taste (from the marshmallows or from a manufactured brand).

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