Can We Make Fondant Less Sweet?

Baking By o0zappy0o Updated 30 Sep 2012 , 2:32am by vgcea

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o0zappy0o Posted 28 Sep 2012 , 5:22pm
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I tried to replace 2 cups of icing sugar with corn starch but my fondant is crumbly, and not smooth at all when i roll it. Is there a way to make it not so sickly sweet?

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KoryAK Posted 28 Sep 2012 , 11:20pm
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I don't think there really is. It's a sugar dough. You may be able to add a little salt; I know lots of ABC users do that for the same reason.

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FlourPots Posted 29 Sep 2012 , 12:01am
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If your recipe calls for water, maybe try replacing some of it with lemon juice.

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mcaulir Posted 29 Sep 2012 , 12:43am
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It's made out of sugar. It's supposed to be sweet.

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vgcea Posted 30 Sep 2012 , 2:32am
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Originally Posted by o0zappy0o

I tried to replace 2 cups of icing sugar with corn starch but my fondant is crumbly, and not smooth at all when i roll it. Is there a way to make it not so sickly sweet?


icon_eek.gif eww! OP, fondant is supposed to be sweet. It's sugar paste. You could try rolling it really thin (1/16 to 1/8 inch) so only a thin layer sits on your buttercream.

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