Here is a recipe for icing that is like the bakeries use to use a long, long time time ago. It is very smooth, not grainy at all.
Fondant Icing
Place 2 pounds of fondant crystals (dry fondant mix - used to make candy centers ) into a large mixing bowl. (break up any large lumps that may be present.) Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup hot tap water and mix thoroughly until thick and creamy and a honey like consistency.
Place in an air tight container and allow to sit at room temperature overnight or at least 4 hours.
Place 1 1/2 cups hi-ratio shortening in mixing bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons of any clear flavoring and beat until creamy, light and fluffy.
Add 1/2 of the fondant mixture to the shortening mixture and beat, then add the rest of the fondant mixture and continue beating for 6 to 10 minutes.
This icing will last up to 1 year in the refrigerator and does not require re-beating. Just stir with a spoon. This frosting is is excellent for all frosting and decorating purposes. Can be doubled if using a kitchen aide mixer.
Fondant Icing
Place 2 pounds of fondant crystals (dry fondant mix - used to make candy centers ) into a large mixing bowl. (break up any large lumps that may be present.) Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup hot tap water and mix thoroughly until thick and creamy and a honey like consistency.
Place in an air tight container and allow to sit at room temperature overnight or at least 4 hours.
Place 1 1/2 cups hi-ratio shortening in mixing bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons of any clear flavoring and beat until creamy, light and fluffy.
Add 1/2 of the fondant mixture to the shortening mixture and beat, then add the rest of the fondant mixture and continue beating for 6 to 10 minutes.
This icing will last up to 1 year in the refrigerator and does not require re-beating. Just stir with a spoon. This frosting is is excellent for all frosting and decorating purposes. Can be doubled if using a kitchen aide mixer.
You can't have hate in your heart when your eating cake.
You can't have hate in your heart when your eating cake.
