BASIC FONDANT RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by amt2mf

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 1/2 cup boiling water

Steps:

  • Butter the sides of of a 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Mix all ingredients. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Cook without stirring to soft ball stage (238 degrees). Pour onto platter or shiny cookie sheet with sides. DO NOT SCRAP SAUCEPAN. Cool mix until only slightly warm (30 minutes). With a spatula or wooden spoon, scrape fondant mix from the edge of platter toward the center. Gradually the fondant mixture will turn stiff and white. Knead until free of lumps. Wrap and place in covered container. Allow to ripen 24-48 hours. Ready to use for mints or cake decoration.

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