12
oz. Vanilla flavor Guittard Melt ‘n
Mold
(or any white summer coating)
¼ cup Light Karo syrup
2 lbs. Powdered sugar (can be sifted)
2 tsp. Tylose or CMC
½ cup Shortening (Crisco melted)
½ cup Light Karo syrup (do not substitute)
2 tsp. Glycerin
2 tsp. Flavoring (Crème Bouquet,
Lemon Oil, etc)
2 tsp. **Agar-Agar** powdered ( found
in oriental or health food stores.
See note **)
3-4 Tbsp Hot water
Melt
summer coating as direction on package; add ¼ cup Karo syrup.
Stir until mix together. Set aside to cool. This is basic candy clay recipe.
*** One recipe of candy clay will make 2 batches of this fondant recipe
***
Place powdered sugar and Tylose in KitchenAid mixing bowl (or any
stand mixer), make a well in center.
Melt Crisco in microwave on high about 45-60 seconds.
Add items number Karo syrup, glycerin, and flavoring to melted shortening
- stir to combine.
Dissolve Agar-Agar powdered in hot water.
Pour shortening mixture and dissolved Agar-agar in center of mixing
bowl. Attach dough hook and mix on low until mixture gets soft. Add half
of candy clay to the dough and mix about 30 seconds more.
Place dough on counter top; knead by hands until soft and pliable.
Cover and let set over night.
**NOTE: Gelatin is made from animal by- products. Agar-Agar powdered
is made from plants**
If you cannot find Agar-Agar, use the Buttercream/ Fondant recipe from
Carol Webb of Elegant Lace.
Any questions please contact me.
Noi Wegiel noi@austin.rr.com