My Homemade Fondant Is Falling Apart..help
Sugar Work By Tessavw Updated 4 Jul 2015 , 11:24am by Goreti
I'm a beginner in baking and last week I decided to make my own marshmallow fondant.
But I only had the flavored colored mini marshmallows (orange,strawberry,...) .. I stored my fondant in the fridge and after some days I took the fondant out, and I couldn't get the texture right, it was always breaking and falling apart.
Does this have to do with the type of marshmallows? or are it storing issues?
I read you can store it in the fridge, but I'm not sure.
Tessa
I exclusively use home made marshmallow fondant for my cakes. I don't typically store it in the fridge, but you can. In fact, you can even freeze it. Whether stored in the fridge or not, I typically rub it with shortening, cover the whole thing with saran wrap tightly, and then put it in a zip lock with the air squeezed out. Cold fondant will not come together well. If it is dry you can definitely make it better with shortening and/or glycerin. You can also microwave it for a few seconds. Just be careful, because it can get very hot and sticky. I usually start with 3-4 seconds for a good sized ball. Fondant will not go bad, but I do find it doesn't taste as good as time goes on. I usually try to use up what I've made within a week or two.
You may want to try this recipe next time. http://artisancakecompany.com/recipe/the-best-marshmallow-fondant-recipe-ever/ I've had much better results since I have been using it. I usually make it a couple of days to 1 wk before I need it. Any leftover I usually freeze. I have also refrigerated cakes covered in this fondant without any issues.
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