What is good and easy fondant recipe?

Answer 1

Here ya go :)

CREAM FONDANT
2 c. sugar
Dash of salt
1 tbsp. light corn syrup
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Wax (optional)
Combine ingredients (except vanilla) in deep 2 quart saucepan. Place over low flame and stir constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture begins to boil. Cover and cook for 3 minutes (keep watch to prevent syrup from boiling over); then remove cover and continue cooking, WITHOUT STIRRING, until syrup reaches 240 degrees F. During cooking, wash down sides of pan occasionally with a damp cloth or small brush. Pour fondant at once on cold, wet platter or marble slab. Cool to lukewarm (does not take very long) and then work with a broad spatula or wooden paddle until white and creamy. This takes several minutes. When "set", knead in the hands until smooth; add vanilla and knead until vanilla is blended. Let stand, uncovered, until cold; then wrap in wax paper and store in tightly covered jar in refrigerator or other cool place to ripen for at least 24 hours before using.

Answer 2

Fondant is very difficult to make, at least the first few tries. You should try making it a few times before you will need it for the actual cake you will be showing off. Lots of factors come to play, like the water you use, the humidity, and there are several variations on recipes. It's fun and easy to play around with fondant, but there are so many ways to screw it up, I know, I have! Trial and error, then you will get it right.

Here are a few recipes:

http://www.baking911.com/recipes/cakes/fondant_sculpting.htm

http://whatscookingamerica.net/PegW/Fondant.htm

http://www.wrenscottage.com/kitchen/recipes/icing/marshrollfondant.php