YUMMY TASTING FONDANT

This cake is absolutely beautiful. Tracey Best Cakes makes wonderful looking cakes. Check out her photo stream on Flickr (by clicking on the picture) and order a cake for your next event.

Looking at this cake it looks very yummy!  From what I know about cake baking there is probably a layer of buttercream under the fondant and we all know that buttercream is really good and irresistible.  The one thing that I hear about fondant is that it is tasteless.  As a self-proclaimed cake decorator I wanted to do some research to find a better tasting fondant. 

Here is one recipe that I want to try in the NEAR future along with all the marshmallow concoctions that I have seen being put together. 

Enjoy.



ROLLED BUTTERCREAM FONDANT

Ingredients


1 cup light corn syrup

1 cup shortening

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract

2 pounds confectioners' sugar

Directions

1.In a large bowl, stir together the shortening and corn syrup. Mix in the salt and vanilla flavoring, then gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar until it is a stiff dough. If you are using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment. Otherwise, knead by hand. If the dough is sticky, knead in more confectioners' sugar until it is smooth. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

2.To use, roll out on a clean surface that has been dusted with confectioners' sugar until it is 1/8 inch thick or thinner if you can. Drape over frosted and chilled cakes and smooth the sides down, or cut into strips to make bows and other decorations.

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving Calories: 140
Total Fat: 4.6g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Recipe from Allrecipes.com (c)

GLUTEN FREE DILL ONION BROWN BREAD

Recently I went to a vegan cafe.  I ordered loaded nachos and I SWEAR that I had chili with meat and cheese in the "not cho cheese".  Later I learned that the meat I thought I was eating was bean curd and the "not cho cheese" I was eating was actually peanut butter! WHAT! No way! I do not believe it.  So this yummy meal led me to look at other vegan and something "free" meals.

When walking out of my local grocery store I noticed a flyer for gluten-free bread.  Being 100% honest I have no clue what gluten is.  I don't know what it means to be free from it or anything.  Reading the brochure I noticed that an allergic reaction to gluten looks like a lot of other illnesses.  Here are a list of "reactions" or symptoms of being allergic to gluten:

•Indigestion
•Heart burn
•Irritable bowel syndrome
•Itchy skin rash
•Fatigue
•Diarrhea
•Constipation
•Flatulence
•Acid reflux
•Unexplained weight loss /Unexplained weight gain
•Irritability
•Behavioral changes
•Headaches
•Abdominal pain
•Eczema
•Disturbed sleep


This is just a small portion of the possibilities.  If you are suffering any of the above symptoms or those found by a simple Google search for keywords "gluten allergies".

Here is a recipe for gluten-free dill onion brown bread:

Gluten-free dill onion brown bread is a moist yeast batter bread, made with whole grain gluten-free flours, dill seeds and dry minced onions. This savory gluten-free bread makes a great grilled cheese sandwich!


Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients:

•3 cups gluten-free high fiber flour blend (see note)
•1 1/2 teaspoons guar gum OR xanthan gum
•1/2 teaspoon salt
•1/2 teaspoon ginger
•2 teaspoons whole dill seeds
•2 teaspoons dry minced onions
•1/2 teaspoon granulated onion powder
•1 tablespoon dry yeast
•1 large egg, room temperature
•2 tablespoons honey
•2 tablespoons softened butter
•1 cup buttermilk, lukewarm
•1/4 cup water, lukewarm
•1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
•1 tablespoon softened butter or oil to brush on brush during and after baking

NOTE:

Spice, seeds and dried onions - Read labels carefully and avoid products processed in facilities that process foods that contain gluten.