Fondant Question

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Permalink Reply by Deah on January 12, 2011 at 2:37pm

Sue, you will find many differing answers to your question.  Everyone has their own opinion. 

 

I, for one, never purchase fondant.  Not because I don't like it.  For me it's more economical to make my own.  I use the Michele Foster's recipe.  You can find it in the recipe section.  Coloring it is easy unless you need red or black.  Red takes a ton of color and for the black I start with chocolate fondant, that way I use less color and the taste stays great.

 

The next person will say I only purchase mine, not worth my time to make it.  Fondarific and Satin Ice are favorites of many so I don't think you can go wrong with either. 

 

Since no one eats gumpaste you only need to worry about the workability of the product.  I purchase Wilton with a coupon for 40% off which makes it $6 per pkg.

 

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Permalink Reply by Sue Duda on January 12, 2011 at 2:59pm

Thank you so much Deah....I don't bake as much as I would like to, only because I would be the one eating it...but I do have 3 birhtday cakes coming up in the next 2 months and really want to try some new techniques....

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on January 12, 2011 at 5:44pm

Hi Sue!  I would have about the same answers as Deah - only I buy some and make some.  I buy my black and red (prefer the texture of Fondarific to Satin Ice and found both flavors similar) because it's a pain to get them true.  If you are coloring an entire batch of marshmallow fondant, I've found it's easiest to do it before adding the powdered sugar to the melted marshmallow.

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Permalink Reply by Sue Duda on January 12, 2011 at 6:11pm

Thank you Eileen for the coloring tip....I use your recipe for the marshmellow fondant...do you use the gel colors or do you use the liquid food coloring......or is there some other colorant out ther that is easy to add....I always found it easy to add drops of food color than to use the gel, but maybe there is a secret to that...?????

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Permalink Reply by Eileen S on January 12, 2011 at 9:42pm

I use the Wilton Gel colors and they work great in the MMF.  If you watch my video again I think I mention when to add the food coloring. :)  That's if you are going to do an entire batch one color.  The other trick I have is that once you have made the fondant, before it sets up, you can divide it up and color it then as well if you have multiple colors to do.  It's a LOT softer and more pliable then.  Just make sure to keep it in a dark place while it sets up if you are doing pinks or purples as they tend to fade.  You may need to "brighten" the colors when you go to use them, but at least you've got a start on the colors.

Sue Duda said:

Thank you Eileen for the coloring tip....I use your recipe for the marshmellow fondant...do you use the gel colors or do you use the liquid food coloring......or is there some other colorant out ther that is easy to add....I always found it easy to add drops of food color than to use the gel, but maybe there is a secret to that...?????

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Permalink Reply by jeri c on January 12, 2011 at 10:38pm

I am just the opposite... I do not like to make my own and I purchase only Satin Ice.  I love how easy it is to work with and have never had a bad experience.  I buy the white, ivory and dk chocolate by the 20lb buckets and always keep a bucket of each color on hand in the primary colors.  Pastels, I just mix myself.  Black I buy by the 5lb buckets and keep a couple on hand at all times.    I have tried the fondariffic but not fond of the flavors of it either.  Used Wiltons when I first started using fondant several years ago... ewe ick can't say anything good about it at all. 

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Permalink Reply by Sue Duda on January 12, 2011 at 10:54pm

that you for replying Jeri...I tried Wiltons too (a couple years back) and my first thought was why would anyone ever want to put that on a cake and ruin it...so, I never ever thought of using it (fondant) again, but now it seems like it is everywhere.......I also order "The Mat"  from Sweetwise? can't wait for that to come too....I really need to invest in a better rolling pin ( I still use my grandmothers wooden one)..a heavier one....and maybe a few more small tools....I am trying to add a few things as I go.......

I will post pictures of what I created next month......I try to take pictures of everything I do to see the progress I am making....

This is an amazing wesite and I am glad to be a part of it

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Permalink Reply by Bettina Dwyer on January 14, 2011 at 2:07am

I use orchard's RTR fondant. I tried petinice once and it tasted rancid even though it was well within expiry date.

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Permalink Reply by Sharon on January 14, 2011 at 8:24am

I have the Sweetwise mat and have used it many times now....and I love it. It makes working with fondant so easy. The best part is that it is so EASY to move the fondant on to your prepared cake.  I have nothing bad to say about this mat.

As for the fondant, I have never purchased fondant, I have made my own from day one, for it has worked so well for me....I am sure that if I needed large amounts of Red or Black, then I would just purchase it, but so far I have not needed much of these two colours.

Sue Duda said:

that you for replying Jeri...I tried Wiltons too (a couple years back) and my first thought was why would anyone ever want to put that on a cake and ruin it...so, I never ever thought of using it (fondant) again, but now it seems like it is everywhere.......I also order "The Mat"  from Sweetwise? can't wait for that to come too....I really need to invest in a better rolling pin ( I still use my grandmothers wooden one)..a heavier one....and maybe a few more small tools....I am trying to add a few things as I go.......

I will post pictures of what I created next month......I try to take pictures of everything I do to see the progress I am making....

This is an amazing wesite and I am glad to be a part of it

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Permalink Reply by Mizztry on January 14, 2011 at 1:33pm

Hi there,

I have not tried making my own fondant yet, but I hope too one day (when i have more time! hee hee)...but i've used Fondariffic and Satic Ice.  I like the flavor and workability of Satin Ice...it's nice.  However when i buy the black color satin ice it always is dry...dont know if it's just the one i buy!

 

I also bought the MAT and have used it once...that was a LIFE saver :)

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Permalink Reply by Jenifer T on January 14, 2011 at 5:33pm

I just bought Dark Brown/Chocolate Satin Ice...OH MY GOODNESS, THIS is fondant I would eat right out of the bucket!! (hmmm...probably didn't need that info, just what I need, to eat chunks of sugary, chocolatey fondant. LOL).

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Permalink Reply by Jenifer T on January 14, 2011 at 5:35pm

Ya, NOT a fan of Wilton fondant (sorry wilton, I use plenty of your other stuff). Though I heard they did change their recipe lately. But personally. not taking a chance if I can help it. I order Satin Ice from www.fondantsource.comm quite reasonable prices.

Sue Duda said:

that you for replying Jeri...I tried Wiltons too (a couple years back) and my first thought was why would anyone ever want to put that on a cake and ruin it...so, I never ever thought of using it (fondant) again, but now it seems like it is everywhere.......I also order "The Mat"  from Sweetwise? can't wait for that to come too....I really need to invest in a better rolling pin ( I still use my grandmothers wooden one)..a heavier one....and maybe a few more small tools....I am trying to add a few things as I go.......

I will post pictures of what I created next month......I try to take pictures of everything I do to see the progress I am making....

This is an amazing wesite and I am glad to be a part of it

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