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Step 2Prepare the marshmallow fondant
For this step you will need:
- A bag of good quality mini marshmallows. I say good quality because I have used discount marshmallows that refused to melt!
- 2-5 tablespoons of water This isn't exact. You may need more or less. You just want your fondant to be workable.
- 1 bag of powdered sugar (or icing sugar)
- Crisco or anything nonstick for your hands and counter. Things WILL get sticky!
Melt your marshmallows and and about 2 tbs of water in a large, microwave safe bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave for 30 second intervals. After every 30 seconds, open microwave and stir the mixture until it is fully melted. This should take about 2.5 minutes. When melted, pour about 3/4 of the powdered sugar on top of the marshmallow.
Now things get messy! Grease your counters WELL. Be liberal with your amount of shortening you spread around. Be sure to get it on your hands and wrists as well. I know it feels weird! Just go with it and you'll have nice and soft hands when you're finished. :)
Start kneading your mixture like it was bread dough. You now have discovered the stickiest thing known to man! Contemplate your plans for world domination with such stickiness and keep on kneading. Abandon your plans and keep kneading. Add the rest of the powdered sugar. If you're sticky- add more grease, if your fondant is tearing- add a little water. You will want to work it until it becomes a smooth, elastic ball.
Now you will want to break it off into little groups for your colors. You will need 6 separate balls for each color. The best way to color these is to get individual baggies for them and drip in the food coloring into the bag. Now you get to knead some more! Knead and add color until you get the color you're looking for. Continue with each color. Set aside.
- A bag of good quality mini marshmallows. I say good quality because I have used discount marshmallows that refused to melt!
- 2-5 tablespoons of water This isn't exact. You may need more or less. You just want your fondant to be workable.
- 1 bag of powdered sugar (or icing sugar)
- Crisco or anything nonstick for your hands and counter. Things WILL get sticky!
Melt your marshmallows and and about 2 tbs of water in a large, microwave safe bowl. Put the bowl in the microwave for 30 second intervals. After every 30 seconds, open microwave and stir the mixture until it is fully melted. This should take about 2.5 minutes. When melted, pour about 3/4 of the powdered sugar on top of the marshmallow.
Now things get messy! Grease your counters WELL. Be liberal with your amount of shortening you spread around. Be sure to get it on your hands and wrists as well. I know it feels weird! Just go with it and you'll have nice and soft hands when you're finished. :)
Start kneading your mixture like it was bread dough. You now have discovered the stickiest thing known to man! Contemplate your plans for world domination with such stickiness and keep on kneading. Abandon your plans and keep kneading. Add the rest of the powdered sugar. If you're sticky- add more grease, if your fondant is tearing- add a little water. You will want to work it until it becomes a smooth, elastic ball.
Now you will want to break it off into little groups for your colors. You will need 6 separate balls for each color. The best way to color these is to get individual baggies for them and drip in the food coloring into the bag. Now you get to knead some more! Knead and add color until you get the color you're looking for. Continue with each color. Set aside.
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