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Homemade fondant, let it rest or use right away.
I am about to make my first batch of homemade rolled fondant, using the recipe from Colette Peters book which is not a marshmallow fondant. I have to things i would like to be discussed.
1st- is there any reason why fondant needs to be made by hand and not using the dough hook on a stand mixer?
2nd- Do I have to let the fondant rest overnight after I make it or can I use it right away.
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Permalink Reply by Bot on -
I think the thing with the machine is for discoloring reasons. Machines sometimes tint the white color to a gray color. As far as resting the fondant..I think it needs to rest. the same way a short dough needs to rest for the butter to solidify properly..
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Permalink Reply by John Applegett on -
I agree with Bot on the discoloration, unless you are using a kitchen aid with the hook coated in white vinyl. As far as resting, if it's got gelatin in it, it needs to fully set up, so resting is a good thing.
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Permalink Reply by Monica Mitchell on -
Sometimes I find that when I don't let the fondant rest, it's better to work with. I let the marshmallow fondant rest, but I immediately use the fondant with gelatin. I use a Kitchen Aid mixer with the coated dough hook and it comes out fine.
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