Fondant (or Sugarpaste)Fondant is available to buy at supermarkets and specialty stores and is not very expensive. If you've got time to make this, I think it's worth the extra effort. 
1. Put egg white and liquid glucose in a bowl.
2. Sift the icing sugar into the bowl and mix together with a wooden spoon until the mixture binds together. 3. Form the paste into a ball with your fingers. If it is too soft and sticky, knead in extra icing sugar until is is firm but still pliable. 4. Knead the mixture on a work surface coated with icing sugar, until it is smooth and free from cracks. 5. If mixture is not to be used immediately, wrap tightly in cling film. If it dries out a few drops of boiling water can be kneaded into it, until it is once again soft and pliable. 
Colouring can be kneaded in, one drop at a time, until the desired colour is obtained.
Fondant can be used to cover cakes and can also be used to make cupcake decorations, Return from fondant to home page or click here for more frosting and icing ideas.
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