Marshmallow Fondant

Best fondant. Easier than other fondant and taste a whole lot better. This is only my 3rd fondant cake though marshmallow fondant is pretty simple. I watched some YouTube videos to see how to work with it. I watched everyone on shows like CakeBoss and Ace Of Cakes use fondant and really wanted to try. I got into baking from watching these shows and tried the techniques I saw them doing. It's not the best story, most people learn from their mom or grandma but I learned from watching TV. See mom, TV is good for me! Anyways...

Ingredients:
16oz (1 1/2 pks) mini marshmallows (use a brand like Kraft)
2 tablespoons water
8 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening

Makes about 2lbs marshmallow fondant-Cover 2-8inch squares with escess left

Directions:
Place marshmallows and water in microwave safe bowl. Microwave at 30 second intervales, stirring after each until marshmallows are melted. Fold 5 cups powdered sugar into melted marshmallows. Set up shortening and powdered sugar in an easily accessible place near the counter. Cover a couple feet of the counter with a good amount of shortening. Turn marshmallow mixture onto the counter and knead it like you would bread dough. Add powdered sugar, a little at a time, and continue to regrease hands and counter until the fondant is soft and not sticking to your hands or the counter, about 8-10 minutes. If its too dry add water 1/2 tablespoon at a time.
Allow fondant to sit overnight in the refridgerator. Coat fondant in thin layer of vegetable shortening and put in a ziploc.

When ready to use, let fondant become room temperature. Knead until its smooth. Add any food coloring.
 Put a gererous amount of powdered sugar on the counter, roll out fondant 1/8 inch thick.